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Speaker on Wong investigation
Speaker on Wong investigation
“I was advised this
morning that the Prime Minister has accepted the resignation
of Pansy Wong MP as a Minister,” says Parliament’s
Speaker, Dr The Rt Hon Lockwood Smith.
“Questions have been raised about the use of her international travel rebate.
“It is vitally important that taxpayer money is being used properly. All parliamentarians have a responsibility in that respect.
“Mrs Wong has asked for me to investigate this issue. I have, therefore, asked the General Manager of the Parliamentary Service to undertake urgently a full investigation of Mr and Mrs Wong’s use of the international travel rebate.
“In the event that there has been misuse of this entitlement, Mrs Wong has made it clear she will undertake full repayment.
“I will not be making any further comment until this investigation has been completed”, concluded Dr Smith.
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