Mr. Speaker, when this incident we are talking about with Mr. Zoe came to my attention, I, within hours, sent a letter to all the Members to advise them of what had happened. I could have just talked to Mr. Zoe or written a note to him and dealt with it privately. I chose to apprise all of the Members because I thought it was serious. Mr. Speaker, I have also told the Members here that if there is an infraction of this and if Mr. Zoe doesn't live up to his word or other Cabinet Ministers don't live up to their word, then there is no toleration at all. In that case, I don't have the authority to remove a Minister, but I certainly would make a recommendation to the Members that this is not acceptable and here is the course of action that I would take, which would be to recommend that the Cabinet Minister be reviewed by the assembly. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Question 163-15(3): Premier's Confidence In Minister Zoe
In the Legislative Assembly on May 27th, 2004. See this statement in context.
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Question 163-15(3): Premier's Confidence In Minister Zoe
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May 26th, 2004
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