According to National MP, Judith Collins, Minister for Social Development and Employment, David Benson-Pope was supposed to speak at last week's international child abuse and neglect conference but was a late "withdrawal".
It was surprising to see the Prime Minister address the conference. Perhaps she delivered a speech that had been prepared for Mr Benson-Pope.
In it she said, "Children too need strong relationships and good self-esteem. They need to know that adults respect their rights, and that they have a voice."
It is fairly obvious the sort of cannon fodder this would have delivered to the opposition if Benson-Pope had said it.
Then again, given Clark's steadfast support for her Minister, perhaps the opportunity is not lost.
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