More questions about Pansy Wong raised

Pansy Wong. Photo / Paul Estcourt

Labour MP Pete Hodgson has raised more questions about whether National MP Pansy Wong has used taxpayer money for private purposes.

Ms Wong resigned from her women's affairs and ethnic affairs portfolios last Friday after admitting she misused her taxpayer funded travel subsidy by paying for her husband, Sammy Wong's travel to China in later 2008 while he was conducting personal business.

Mr Hodgson said today there were two private companies registered at Ms Wong's Botany electorate office in which Mr Wong has interests.

Directions by the Speaker of the House say while members of Parliament are ultimately responsible for how they use public money, expenditure must only be incurred in respect of public business, and individuals must be open about how they use public resources.

Mr Hodgson said it was not known whether the companies traded from the office, held separate leases or shared any services.

- NZPA