A Member of Parliament is questioning the Minister for Transport regarding the inspection and licensing of a Mitsubishi Bus owned by Mr. and Mrs. Drage, alleging inconsistencies in the Department's assessment. The Minister denies any fault or negligence.

AnsweredQoN 3102Legislative Assembly
Asked
15 June 2010
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the matter relating to the inspection and licensing of a Mitsubishi Bus, 1CFA629, belonging to Mr L. and Mrs Y. Drage, a matter which has been with the Minister’s office since 3 July 2009. The last contact from the Minister’s office was on 23 December 2009, advising that the matter was being given the Minister’s consideration. I ask:
(a) has the Minister given this matter his consideration yet; and
(i) if yes, what is the Minister’s response;
(b) what action will the Minister take to address the inconsistencies in the report;
(c) does the Minister concede that the Department of Infrastructure made errors in their assessments of the vehicle; and
(i) if yes, what action will the Minister take to address this matter; and
(d) what action will the Minister take to recompense Mr and Mrs Drage?

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Answered
2 August 2010
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
48 days
(a) Yes.
(i) There is no fault or negligence on the part of the Department of Transport or its officers.
(b) The Minister is not aware of any in consistencies in the report.
(c) No, as shown in the report provided by the Independent Inspector, Dr Ian MacLeod.
(i) Not applicable.
(d) There is no basis whereby the Government could provide any material assistance to Mr and Mrs Drage.
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