Such a modest chap

Such a contrite modest chap, that Taito. From Hansard today:

Hon Bill English: Has Phil Goff ever discussed with the Prime Minister the fact that he visited Phillip Field’s house in Samoa, met people who fitted—

Taito Phillip Field: I raise a point of order, Madam Speaker. Only a few minutes ago it was pointed out to Mr Bill English that my name is Taito Phillip Field.

Madam SPEAKER: That is true.

Taito Phillip Field: He continues to ignore what is required of him in this House.

I actually wonder whether it is required to use a foreign title in the House? Also interesting the arrogance demanding it be used. I doubt Michael Cullen demands he be referred to as Dr Michael Cullen.

Also Field seems to have attended the John Tamihere school of political management, which is to attack your accusers:

Taito Phillip Field: Can I ask the Prime Minister whether she is aware that Mr Keith Williams, at the time he approached me, did not disclose to me that he was illegally employing Mr Sunan Siriwan; that by his own admission, Mr Williams is an unrepentant, unreformed alcoholic and is a witness entirely without credibility; and that he attempted to use his letter of 3 August 2005 as a form of blackmail prior to an election?