PRISONER COMPLAINT, OMBUDSMAN'S REPORT

The Hon. M.F. O'BRIEN (Napier—Minister for Finance, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (15:26): I seek leave to make a personal explanation.

Leave granted.

The Hon. M.F. O'BRIEN: I wish to clarify the explanation that was given to the member for Bragg in relation to my having an advance copy of the Ombudsman's report into the treatment of a prisoner by the Department of Correctional Services. A check with my office has confirmed that I received a copy of the report on 30 April. The Ombudsman is required to provide me with a copy of the report under section 25(3) of the Ombudsman Act.