Phillip Field Statement On Ministerial Inquiry
Wednesday, 28 September 2005, 4:08 pm
Press Release: Taito Phillip Field
Press Release From The Hon Taito Phillip Field On New
Allegations Being Investigated By Ministerial Inquiry
I
have just been informed by my lawyer that Dr Noel Ingram QC
is now intending to inquire into the new allegations
concerning the Coles house and the Thai painter in his
ministerial inquiry for the Prime Minister.
I understand
that Dr Ingram intends to confirm that to me in writing this
afternoon or tomorrow morning. In the light of this
knowledge I have decided to make no further media comment
but to direct my attention to assisting Dr Ingram’s
inquiries to the best of my ability.
Ends
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