Ms Moyagh Murdock:

Without trying to second-guess my predecessor's reaction, it would be reasonable for me to say there was serious concern that this could be a potential issue and was happening. Basically, I assume the feeling was that this needed to be addressed at the appropriate level and that if there was substance to it, obviously corrective action and remedial initiatives would have be taken, and it would have to be brought to the attention of the relevant authorities. I am sure it caused shock and concern to the layperson.