Information released by police to the Otago Daily Times shows National Member of Parliament Todd Barclay refused to co-operate with detectives investigating allegations he secretly recorded his electorate office staff.

According to the Police Barclay did not return phone messages from a detective on the inquiry and had a lawyer contact police to say he would not be making a statement. Barclay has responded by saying Parliamentary Services were the legal employer of support staff, and it was his right not to make a statement.

The allegation has divided the party in the Clutha Southland electorate but Prime Minister Bill English says it is now 'time for everyone to move on'. Todd Barclay was was selected in December as National's Clutha Southland candidate for this year's election.

Tomorrow's Otago Daily Times carries more details.