Hon. Linda Savage questions the Minister for Education regarding the "Early Childhood Development in Western Australia: Capturing the Potential" report, specifically its receipt, tabling, and cost. The Minister defers on tabling and cost, citing ongoing consideration and departmental responsibility.

AnsweredQoN 53Legislative Council
Asked
17 February 2011
Portfolio
Education

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“EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA: CAPTURING THE POTENTIAL”
I refer to the report “Early Childhood Development in Western Australia: Capturing the Potential” by Brenton Wright. (1) When did the minister receive the report? (2) Why has the minister failed to table the report? (3) When will the minister table the report? (4) What was the total amount paid by the government for the report? Hon PETER COLLIER

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I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(3) This is a whole-of-government issue. Accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the report and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important, and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) I am not in possession of this information, as the report was commissioned by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
(1) When did the minister receive the report? (2) Why has the minister failed to table the report? (3) When will the minister table the report? (4) What was the total amount paid by the government for the report? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(3) This is a whole-of-government issue. Accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the report and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important, and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) I am not in possession of this information, as the report was commissioned by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
(2) Why has the minister failed to table the report? (3) When will the minister table the report? (4) What was the total amount paid by the government for the report? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(3) This is a whole-of-government issue. Accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the report and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important, and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) I am not in possession of this information, as the report was commissioned by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
(3) When will the minister table the report? (4) What was the total amount paid by the government for the report? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(3) This is a whole-of-government issue. Accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the report and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important, and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) I am not in possession of this information, as the report was commissioned by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
(4) What was the total amount paid by the government for the report? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(3) This is a whole-of-government issue. Accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the report and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important, and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) I am not in possession of this information, as the report was commissioned by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(3) This is a whole-of-government issue. Accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the report and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important, and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) I am not in possession of this information, as the report was commissioned by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of the question. (1)–(3) This is a whole-of-government issue. Accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the report and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important, and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) I am not in possession of this information, as the report was commissioned by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
(1)–(3) This is a whole-of-government issue. Accordingly, the government is actively considering the recommendations arising from the report and other reports into the delivery of early childhood development in Western Australia that have been subsequently released. Decisions about the delivery of services for young children are critically important, and the government is giving careful consideration to this report and other relevant research. (4) I am not in possession of this information, as the report was commissioned by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.
(4) I am not in possession of this information, as the report was commissioned by the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

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