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House of Assembly - Fifty-Second Parliament, Second Session (52-2)
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PRISONER COMPLAINT, OMBUDSMAN'S REPORT

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (14:51): My question is again for the Minister for Correctional Services. As the Department for Correctional Services has confirmed that Ms Davies was not provided access to a toilet but instead told to 'soil her nappies' and is now conducting an investigation, can the minister confirm when the investigation is expected to be complete and will a copy of the report be made available to the public and the opposition?

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) (14:52): I have had the opportunity to quickly peruse the Ombudsman's report. I find it quite interesting in that on page 24 I find a statement:

In light of the above, I consider that the department did not act in a manner that was unlawful, unreasonable or wrong within the meaning of section 25(1) of the Ombudsman's Act.

In relation to the question—

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN: Point of order, sir.

The SPEAKER: Point of order from the member for Stuart.

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN: Standing order 98: I do not think the minister's answer has got anything to do with the question.

The SPEAKER: No, I disagree. Minister.

The Hon. M.F. O'BRIEN: In relation to the matter that has just been raised by the member for Stuart, I will take it on notice and—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. M.F. O'BRIEN: You can giggle. My understanding is that it is a work in progress. I will do the member for Stuart the justice of bringing to him the most up-to-date information that I have at my disposal.

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