Ministerial involvement in housing allocations legally supported and socially expected, says CM

Описание: The Chief Minister has criticised the fact that the former Principal Auditor sent emails late on Friday and Saturday, just hours before he closed his report.

Fabian Picardo told Parliament this breached natural justice by allowing no real time for replies - it was designed to contain the allegations but not the explanations.

Turning to housing, Mr Picardo said his involvement in allocations are completely lawful.

He said ministerial discretion - and involvement - has existed since 1969 under the Housing Act and is both legally supported and socially expected.

Parliament has now adjourned until Wednesday morning at 1030.