The question seeks to clarify the State Government's approval process for answering parliamentary questions, including the roles and responsibilities of individuals and Ministers. The answer provided is brief, stating that Ministers approve and are responsible for their answers.

AnsweredQoN 436Legislative Assembly
Asked
24 May 2017
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(1) What is the State Government’s approval process for: (a) answering questions on notice; and (b) answering the daily Legislative Council questions where some notice is given? (2) When documenting the process please include the name and title of each individual and include which Ministerial office or Department they are employed in? (3) Is each Minister responsible for the answer provided in Questions on Notice? (4) Who is responsible for the answers to questions in the Legislative Council as part of their Question Time?

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Answered
27 June 2017
Response time
8 days
(1-4) As the member should be aware, answers to questions, both in the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council are approved by Ministers signing the answers to questions. Ministers are responsible for the answers they provide to Parliament.

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