Government orders review into former Lotto host’s years-long payment while facing criminal charges
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has ordered a review into why a former Lotto host was paid for five years without working while facing criminal charges.
The Government has ordered a review into the ongoing payments made to a former Lotto host over a five-year period during which the person was not working. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith stated that continuing to pay someone under these circumstances cannot be justified. The review comes as the individual faces criminal charges.
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Govt orders review into ex-Lotto host in criminal case being paid for years
"Paying somebody for five years for not working cannot be justified," said Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith.