Taito Phillip Field was a minister in the Labour government when he was accused of using his position for personal gain.
The Right Honourable Sir Lockwood Smith was Opposition spokesperson on Immigration when the allegations first came to light and maintained continued pressure on the Minister during parliament question time.
Lockwood Smith says he faced the dilemma of voting according to his judgement or the opinion of those that elected him. Photo: NATIONAL PARTY
Taito Phillip Field eventually went to prison following a police investigation, becoming the first member of parliament to be convicted of bribery and corruption in New Zealand.
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