Chapter 163

Mr Grant began, “Mr Mercer, in your years as minister, did you ever have direct access to government funds?”

“No. I’m only a deputy. Irene is the one with direct access.”

“So, you can’t access the funds without her approval?” Mr Grant clarified.

“Well, to be fair, neither of us can access it unless the government,as a whole, approves it.” Mercer clearly rehearsed this well-versed answer.

“So,