338:. In 2013, Pearce was allegedly drunk in parliament and the Premier at the time stated, ''I have spoken with Mr Pearce from Hong Kong this afternoon and conveyed to him this sort of behaviour won't be tolerated.'' The Premiere also stated, ''"I've made it clear to Mr Pearce if this behaviour is repeated, he won't part of my team."
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