❓ Hon Peter Foss questions the Parliamentary Secretary for Health regarding the delegation of responsibilities from the Minister for Health, seeking clarification on the nature and scope of these duties. The answer confirms regular meetings and involvement in reviews and implementation of election commitments.
AnsweredQoN 340Legislative Council
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(1) Has the Minister in any manner indicated what responsibilities he has assigned to you as his Parliamentary Secretary?
(2) If so, in what manner has the Minister so indicated and to the extent that is in writing, will you table that document, and to the extent that it was verbal will you give the House your understanding?
(3) If the Minister has not indicated to your responsibilities, how do you know what you are authorised to do?
(4) In either event, what duties do you actually carry out?
(2) If so, in what manner has the Minister so indicated and to the extent that is in writing, will you table that document, and to the extent that it was verbal will you give the House your understanding?
(3) If the Minister has not indicated to your responsibilities, how do you know what you are authorised to do?
(4) In either event, what duties do you actually carry out?
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Answered
19 December 2001
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
20 days
1.
- 4. Yes, The Minister for Health and I meet regularly to discuss issues pertaining to the Health portfolio. Specific tasks and responsibilities are discussed at such meetings. Throughout 2001, I have conducted various reviews and assisted with the implementation of election commitments.
- 4. Yes, The Minister for Health and I meet regularly to discuss issues pertaining to the Health portfolio. Specific tasks and responsibilities are discussed at such meetings. Throughout 2001, I have conducted various reviews and assisted with the implementation of election commitments.
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