Governor John Rankin has ordered a leak inquiry after a document issued only to himself and the Cabinet made its way into the public space.
Rankin said that the document entitled “Assistance Grants January 2019 – May 2022 Audit Report” was received by himself and the Premier on the 30th of December.
After which it was tabled in the Cabinet.
He said that the document currently in circulation appears to be a copy of the report which was considered by the Cabinet.
This, he noted, is a confidential document.
“Cabinet confidentiality is paramount, and I have accordingly ordered the Cabinet Secretary to carry out a leak inquiry in relation to this matter”, he said.
“Should any criminal offence have occurred in relation to the leak that will also be a matter for the Police and the Director of Public Prosecutions to consider and take forward as appropriate”, he added,
While the inquiry is underway, Rankin has asked that members of the public cease from circulating the confidential document any further.