Slipper lawyers ask court for more time Lawyers for Peter Slipper are seeking another court adjournment over charges relating to the federal MP's alleged fraudulent use of government-issued taxi vouchers. The case is listed for mention in the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday morning. Mr Slipper's lawyer Peter Russo told reporters outside the court in Canberra no pleas would be entered and an adjournment would be sought. "I need another two weeks," he said. The former Speaker of the federal parliament is facing three charges over the use of a taxpayer-funded Cabcharge card for $1000 worth of trips to wineries and restaurants outside Canberra in 2010. Mr Slipper, a former Liberal Party member, resigned as Speaker last year and now sits in parliament as the independent MP for the Queensland seat of Fisher. Mr Slipper will not be appearing in court on Monday. Magistrate David Mossop said Mr Slipper would not be required to attend the next mention hearing on April 8 so long as a plea was indicated. Outside the court, Mr Russo told reporters the director of public prosecutions was considering a written submission from Mr Slipper. He declined to reveal the nature of the submission, made last week, and would not confirm whether it involved repaying money to the Commonwealth. "Any discussions we have with the DPP have to remain confidential," Mr Russo said.