Statement from Acting Premier Eric Ripper

22/2/07
Acting Premier Eric Ripper has today spoken with Premier Alan Carpenter, who is on a trade mission in India, regarding evidence given by Minister Tony McRae at today's Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) hearing.
"The Premier has advised me that he will return to Perth on the first available flight tomorrow to read the relevant CCC transcripts and discuss the evidence personally with Mr McRae before making any decision," Mr Ripper said.
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