Well, I think it is far too harsh. An MP does not have the same decision-making power relations with the real decision-makers that a minister has, so he or she shouldn't have to sit out as long.
February 6th, 2013 / 4:25 p.m.
Board Member, Chairperson, Government Ethics Coalition, Democracy Watch
Well, I think it is far too harsh. An MP does not have the same decision-making power relations with the real decision-makers that a minister has, so he or she shouldn't have to sit out as long.
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