Royal commission of inquiry could investigate quake - PM
A Royal Commission of Inquiry could be set up to investigate the Christchurch earthquake and the loss of life in the devastated city, Prime Minister John Key says.
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A Royal Commission of Inquiry could be set up to investigate the Christchurch earthquake and the loss of life in the devastated city, Prime Minister John Key says.
Mr Key has previously said an inquiry would be needed and told reporters today he was getting advice from officials.
A Royal Commission -- the highest form of inquiry -- was "absolutely an option... given the significant loss of life I can't rule that out".
Mr Key ordered a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Pike River coal mine explosions which killed 29 men in November, and it is working on the investigation now.
He said if one was established for the earthquake it would be entirely separate.
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Fri, 04 Mar 2011
Fri, 04 Mar 2011
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Royal commission of inquiry could investigate quake - PM
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