❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice addresses the Minister for Local Government and Regional Development regarding the Douglas Inquiry into the City of Cockburn, complaints against local governments, and allegations concerning the City of Belmont. The Minister provides factual responses and outlines actions taken.
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DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT, DOUGLAS INQUIRY
I refer to the previous questions concerning the monitoring and investigations branch of the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, and ask - (1) Is the minister responsible for scrutiny of the affairs of local governments under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995? (2) Does the minister intend to overturn the findings of the Douglas inquiry into the City of Cockburn? (3) Does the minister intend to withdraw the Douglas report from the public arena? (4) Does the minister support the findings and recommendations of the Douglas inquiry report? (5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS
I refer to the previous questions concerning the monitoring and investigations branch of the Department of Local Government and Regional Development, and ask - (1) Is the minister responsible for scrutiny of the affairs of local governments under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995? (2) Does the minister intend to overturn the findings of the Douglas inquiry into the City of Cockburn? (3) Does the minister intend to withdraw the Douglas report from the public arena? (4) Does the minister support the findings and recommendations of the Douglas inquiry report? (5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS
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(1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(1) Is the minister responsible for scrutiny of the affairs of local governments under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995? (2) Does the minister intend to overturn the findings of the Douglas inquiry into the City of Cockburn? (3) Does the minister intend to withdraw the Douglas report from the public arena? (4) Does the minister support the findings and recommendations of the Douglas inquiry report? (5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(2) Does the minister intend to overturn the findings of the Douglas inquiry into the City of Cockburn? (3) Does the minister intend to withdraw the Douglas report from the public arena? (4) Does the minister support the findings and recommendations of the Douglas inquiry report? (5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(3) Does the minister intend to withdraw the Douglas report from the public arena? (4) Does the minister support the findings and recommendations of the Douglas inquiry report? (5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(4) Does the minister support the findings and recommendations of the Douglas inquiry report? (5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(1) Is the minister responsible for scrutiny of the affairs of local governments under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1995? (2) Does the minister intend to overturn the findings of the Douglas inquiry into the City of Cockburn? (3) Does the minister intend to withdraw the Douglas report from the public arena? (4) Does the minister support the findings and recommendations of the Douglas inquiry report? (5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(2) Does the minister intend to overturn the findings of the Douglas inquiry into the City of Cockburn? (3) Does the minister intend to withdraw the Douglas report from the public arena? (4) Does the minister support the findings and recommendations of the Douglas inquiry report? (5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(3) Does the minister intend to withdraw the Douglas report from the public arena? (4) Does the minister support the findings and recommendations of the Douglas inquiry report? (5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(4) Does the minister support the findings and recommendations of the Douglas inquiry report? (5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(5) If not, why not? (6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(6) As at 31 December 2000, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(7) As at 30 November 2001, what was the total number of complaints and allegations received by the department and under consideration by the monitoring and investigations branch? (8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(8) When was the department first notified of serious allegations concerning the City of Belmont? (9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(9) What action has the minister taken regarding these allegations? Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
Hon TOM STEPHENS replied: (1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(1) Yes. (2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(2) No. (3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(3) No. (4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(4) The Douglas report was tabled in the term of the previous Government and actions were taken on its recommendations. (5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(5) Not applicable. (6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(6) As at 31 December 2000, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 73 complaints and allegations. (7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(7) As at 30 November 2001, the monitoring and investigation section was investigating and/or assessing 71 complaints and allegations. (8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(8) The department first received allegations relating to the City of Belmont on 13 June 2001. The complainants have progressively been providing information and holding discussions with departmental officers in support of their allegations. Complaints have also been raised with me and other members of Parliament. Increasingly, the department has been made aware of those allegations and complaints. (9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
(9) Complaints are being assessed and further information and evidence is being sought.
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