A parliamentary question seeking detailed expenditure information across various categories (printing, stationery, media, refreshments, decor) within the Minister's portfolio since March 17, 2017. The Minister declined to provide the detailed breakdown due to resource constraints.

AnsweredQoN 78Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 May 2017
Portfolio
Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade

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In respect of the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities since 17 March 2017 for departments, agencies, boards or publicly owned corporations: (a) how much has been spent on professional print services; (b) how much has been spent on pens and pencils; (c) how much has been spent on newspaper subscriptions; (d) how much has been spent on journal or publication subscriptions; (e) how much has been spent on media monitoring; (f) how much has been spent on alcohol; (g) how much has been spent on coffee machines, coffee or coffee pods; (h) how much has been spent on office plants; (i) how much has been spent on paintings, posters, artwork or decorations; and (j) for (a - i) will the Minister provide a breakdown for this expenditure by description, type, and quantity?

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Answered
20 June 2017
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food; Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development, Jobs and Trade
Response time
8 days
(j)         The Minister is not prepared to devote further resources to provide this enormous amount of detail

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