❓ Dr. Nahan questions the Minister for Health regarding the effectiveness of stainless steel replacements in thermostatic mixing valves at Perth Children's Hospital in reducing lead levels. The Minister's response is initially evasive and politically charged, before stating that there have been some good results and more information will be provided.
AnsweredQoN 583Legislative Assembly
QuestionView source ↗
PERTH CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL —
THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVES
583. Dr M.D. NAHAN to the Minister for
Health:
I have a supplementary question. Can
the minister confirm that the stainless steel replacements in the thermostatic
mixing valves that he referred to as a solution has not resulted in any change
to lead levels in the hospital; and, if not, will the minister table results to
the contrary?
THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVES
583. Dr M.D. NAHAN to the Minister for
Health:
I have a supplementary question. Can
the minister confirm that the stainless steel replacements in the thermostatic
mixing valves that he referred to as a solution has not resulted in any change
to lead levels in the hospital; and, if not, will the minister table results to
the contrary?
AnswerView source ↗
Leader of the
Opposition, you have had time to reflect. Whose side are you on?
Dr M.D. Nahan : Answer the question, minister.
Mr R.H. COOK : Whose side are you on?
Several members
interjected.
Mr R.H. COOK : Whose side are you on, Leader of the Opposition? Are
you on the side of the WA taxpayer or on the side of the builder? Who are you
backing, Leader of the Opposition?
Several members
interjected.
The SPEAKER : Minister, you will talk through the Chair, please.
Mr R.H. COOK : I can confirm that we have had some good results. I will
provide more information to the house as soon as those results have been
confirmed.
Opposition, you have had time to reflect. Whose side are you on?
Dr M.D. Nahan : Answer the question, minister.
Mr R.H. COOK : Whose side are you on?
Several members
interjected.
Mr R.H. COOK : Whose side are you on, Leader of the Opposition? Are
you on the side of the WA taxpayer or on the side of the builder? Who are you
backing, Leader of the Opposition?
Several members
interjected.
The SPEAKER : Minister, you will talk through the Chair, please.
Mr R.H. COOK : I can confirm that we have had some good results. I will
provide more information to the house as soon as those results have been
confirmed.
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