ID President Patricia de Lille has submitted a question for written response to the Minister of Public Works seeking answers over the ‘accommodation for judges saga.’


The full question is below.

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National Assembly
Written Reply
Date submitted: 2 March 2010

Ms Patricia de Lille to ask the Minister of Public Works;

In reference to the [included] article (‘Top judges' houses are still in order’, Sunday Times, 28th February 2010) how much did the recently purchased property intended for the chief justice cost;

When was the property purchased;

For what reason was the property purchased;

Were other options considered before purchasing this property; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details;

Who was the previous owner of the property;

Why did the department fail to provide the Deputy Chief Justice with a house for 5 years?


ENDS…