CORRUPT PRACTICES INVESTIGATION BUREAU (Investigations into alleged corrupt practices by Personnel and Welfare Manager, S.H.B.)

Mr Goh Chew Chua asked the Attorney-General whether he is aware of investigations by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau into alleged corrupt practices by the Personnel and Welfare Manager of the Singapore Harbour Board; whether he has received the report from the Bureau; and whether any prosecution is contemplated.

Mr Shanks: Yes, Sir, I am aware of the investigation referred to and I have received a report from the Bureau. The answer to the last part of the question is no, Sir.

Mr Lee Kuan Yew: Is the fact that the person investigated had only recently received an order of merit from the Crown - being an Order of the British Empire - a factor in the decision not to prosecute him?

Mr Shanks: No, Sir.

Mr Lee Kuan Yew: Is any departmental disciplinary action considered?

Mr Shanks: This is a matter on which I cannot answer authoritatively.

Mr Lee Kuan Yew: Will the Hon. the Attorney-General indicate what his advice was in the matter?

Mr Shanks: No, Sir.

Mr Lee Kuan Yew: Shame!