Welsh minister sacked over “unacceptable” emails
Alun Davies was asked to leave government after requesting private information about opposition politicians.
Alun Davies, Welsh minister for natural resources and food, has been sacked after it emerged he asked civil servants for private information about the financial interests of opposition politicians.
In an email, Mr Davies asks for information about the common agricultural policy payments made to certain assembly members.
Despite being told by his staff that the information was not publicly available, Mr Davies made the request again verbally. The matter was then forwarded to first minister for Wales, Carwyn Jones.
In an official written statement released on July 8, the first minister said Mr Davies' actions were “poorly judged, inappropriate” and “unacceptable”.
“As a result,” he wrote, “I have asked the minister for natural resources and food to leave the government.
“I made this decision with some regret and would like to record my appreciation for the contribution that Alun Davies has undoubtedly made to the work of the government during his time in office.”
Mr Davies' previous duties have been divided up between other ministers.
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