Hon Helen Morton asks about the allocation and use of $500,000 intended for a Sobering Up Centre in Carnarvon. The funds, allocated in 2002/03, were not used for the centre due to a perceived decline in need and remain with the Department of Health.

AnsweredQoN 5564Legislative Council
Asked
17 October 2007
Portfolio
Health

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(2) In what financial year were the funds allocated?
(3) Were the funds spent on a men’s shelter?
(4) If no to (3), what happened to the funds?

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Answered
13 November 2007
Responded by
Minister for Child Protection representing the Minister for Health
Response time
27 days
1. $500,000 was allocated to the Drug and Alcohol Office for the purpose of building a Sobering Up Centre in Carnarvon.
2. The funds were allocated in 2002/03.
3. No. In 2003, the Police Lock Up data and discussions with the Carnarvon Police indicated that the need for a Sobering Up Centre had declined markedly.
4. The funds remain with the Department of Health.
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