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In fact, 16 ministers of the previous administration, most of whom are in this House, bought vehicles assigned to them, consistent with the then existing government policy. In most instances, the Ministers of the Simpson-Miller administration bought the vehicles they were using, consistent with the then existing government policy. The correct number of vehicles purchased for Ministers after February 2016 is 14. The number of vehicles stated in the article as 18 is therefore incorrect. Under the Access to Information Act, the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service supplied a table that contained information on (i) Ministry, (ii) Assignee (iii) Year of Vehicle (iv) Model of vehicle (v) CIF Value (vi) Final Purchase Price (vii) date of purchase (viii) whether the assignee was an elected member of parliament and (ix) a column with relevant remarks.įor four of the Ministries, the date of purchase was correctly stated in the document provided as prior to February 2016. It then goes on to state that in 2012, “the Simpson Miller administration spent $60 million to provide some of its ministers with new high-end vehicles.
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Speaker, it should be noted that at the article states that “the Prime Minister Andrew Holness' administration has purchased at least 18 high-end, high-maintenance motor vehicles at a cost of 2 approximately $190 million.” READ: Government spends $190 million on motor vehicles for ministers Sign up for The Gleaner’s morning and evening newsletters.