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Parliament seeks clarification on data vault containing benefits scandal documents

Parliament seeks clarification on data vault containing benefits scandal documents

The Dutch House of Representatives has called for clarification regarding a data vault containing millions of documents related to the childcare benefit scandal that remained hidden for years. Political parties expressed frustration over the lack of transparency during a debate with State Secretary Sandra Palmen.

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