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Energy minster Simon Bridges has refused to confirm or deny the existence of official government documents linked to accusations that he misled Parliament.We\u2019ve written back to him, saying his response is \u2018completely inadequate\u2019, it \u2018is only reasonable to conclude that you are wilfully and deliberately trying to withhold this information from the public’ and his \u2018continued failure to release all the relevant information reinforces the impression that you are hiding the true picture from the public\u2019.<\/p>\n\n

Read our letter to the minister below.<\/p>\n\n

Response to Minister Energy and Resource July 24-1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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