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Convicted child
molester Peter Ellis has suffered a heart attack, sparking accusations it was
brought on by Government delays in deciding on a commission of inquiry into
the Christchurch creche case. Last night, his mother
Leslie Ellis said Mr Ellis, 47, said to her on Thursday night : "Mum, I
think I'm having a heart attack." Minutes later he was
lying on his back and not moving. Mrs Ellis called neighbours and 111 to
summon help. "He is hopelessly stressed out," she said. "The
jolly select committee can't get around to producing its findings." Parliament's justice
select committee received a petition in June 2003 requesting a commission of
inquiry into the Christchurch creche case. Committee head, Labour's Tim
Barnett, has yet to reprort back. "It's absolutely
horrible," said Mrs Ellis. Mr Barnett said the
select committee would report back before the election. He said he was
unaware of the stress Mr Ellis was under. Mr Ellis' condition is improving
but he is expected to be in the cardiac unit for another week |
