Ingilín D. Strøm contests parliamentary committee’s allegations of false information in Norway

Ingilín D. Strøm, the Minister of Social Affairs, does not believe that the parliamentary committee has proven beyond reasonable doubt that she has deliberately provided false information. Consequently, her legal standing is being questioned.

This assertion is detailed in a response document submitted by Ingilín D. Strøm to the committee.

According to the Minister herself, the committee has two options:

1) Dismiss the case, as there is insufficient evidence that she knowingly or grossly irresponsibly misled the Parliament.

2) Appoint an investigator to look into the matter.

Documents relevant to this case have been disclosed, including:

– A letter from Ingilín D. Strøm to the parliamentary committee – The response document from Ingilín D. Strøm – A preliminary assessment from attorney Annfinn V. Hansen regarding the committee’s current findings

The parliamentary committee is responsible for overseeing that the Prime Minister and ministers adhere to the law. It operates under § 38 of the Administrative Structure Act, and it has the authority to summon the Prime Minister or ministers to provide clarification on specific matters. The cases handled by this committee are confidential as they often concern sensitive personal information. Currently, the committee comprises Hans Jacob Thomsen from the Social Democratic Party, Bárður á Steig Nielsen from the Union Party, and Hanna Jensen from the Progress Party.