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2.1 Deputy T.M. Pitman of St. Helier of the Chief Minister regarding the existence of earlier versions of the Napier report:
Will the Chief Minister advise whether there are earlier versions of the Napier report in existence other than the one published as R.132/2010 and, if so, will he agree to release these to Members?
Senator I.J. Gorst (Chief Minister):
I appear this morning to be suffering as some other Members, so I hope that Members will bear with me. I am aware that a draft copy of Napier's report was sent to witnesses to review for factual accuracy prior to publishing. The draft copy, as I understand it, did not contain any recommendations. The final report, published as R.132/2010, includes Mr. Napier's recommendations. Other than these, I am not aware whether or not Mr. Napier had earlier versions of the report.
- Deputy T.M. Pitman:
Supplementary, Sir? So, I take it from the Minister's answers that he can confirm that there are not 2 earlier versions of the Napier report?
Senator I.J. Gorst :
I think my opening comments were quite clear. I am aware, as the Deputy will be aware, similar processes followed by Scrutiny that witnesses who have been included in the report are sent copies for factual checking and then the final report, with recommendations, is then published. I am not aware of any other report. If the Deputy is, then of course I am more than happy to contact Mr. Napier and ask him directly. But, as we stand here, I am not aware that that is the case.
- Deputy T.M. Pitman:
In the final part of the question that the Minister did not answer initially, is he happy to make that one or 2 versions available to Members?
Senator I.J. Gorst :
As I indicated, it is Mr. Napier's report. That would not be the normal process, however, if the Deputy so wishes then I can make contact with Mr. Napier and ask him if he wishes to publish his report.
Deputy T.M. Pitman:
I wish so. Thank you, Chief Minister.