173:. Cox was a key supporter of McLay and became his "numbers man" in the caucus. In a major reshuffle in February 1986 McLay promoted Cox to the position of Shadow Minister of Finance. His elevation to the high profile finance portfolio role did not last long and after McLay was deposed by
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