FORMER MINISTER FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPIB probe)

Mr Chiam See Tong asked the Prime Minister whether the former Minister for National Development was probed by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau; and, if so, what was the reason.

The First Deputy Prime Minister (Mr Goh Chok Tong) (for the Prime Minister): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the question has been answered at the Coroner's inquest into Mr Teh's death on 20th of this month.

Dr Arthur Beng Kian Lam (Fengshan): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, now that Mr Teh has passed away, can the 1DPM tell us whether the two cases for which the late Mr Teh was investigated are now closed and, if not, what further action is being taken?

Mr Goh Chok Tong: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Prime Minister will be making a statement on this particular subject after Question Time. So I suggest the hon. Member raise the question later.

Mr Chiam See Tong (Potong Pasir): Sir, why was the Government silent or did not make an announcement during the period from 20th November to 19th January?

Mr Goh Chok Tong: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I suggest the Member for Potong Pasir raise the subject with the Prime Minister later on. He will be making a statement. So there will be ample time for questions after he has made the statement.