❓ A parliamentary question regarding the generation cost of electricity units is met with a non-specific answer, leading to interjections and debate about transparency and the upcoming election.
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I ask the minister the second question again: what will be the generation cost of these units? Mr E.S. RIPPER
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I do not have advice from Western Power. Mr M.W. Trenorden: I am the man full of plans! Mr C.J. Barnett: You must have a rough idea. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: You must have asked that question. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I do not have advice from Western Power. Mr M.W. Trenorden: I am the man full of plans! Mr C.J. Barnett: You must have a rough idea. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: You must have asked that question. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
I do not have advice from Western Power. Mr M.W. Trenorden: I am the man full of plans! Mr C.J. Barnett: You must have a rough idea. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: You must have asked that question. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr M.W. Trenorden: I am the man full of plans! Mr C.J. Barnett: You must have a rough idea. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: You must have asked that question. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr C.J. Barnett: You must have a rough idea. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: You must have asked that question. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mrs C.L. Edwardes: You must have asked that question. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr E.S. RIPPER replied: I do not have advice from Western Power. Mr M.W. Trenorden: I am the man full of plans! Mr C.J. Barnett: You must have a rough idea. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: You must have asked that question. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
I do not have advice from Western Power. Mr M.W. Trenorden: I am the man full of plans! Mr C.J. Barnett: You must have a rough idea. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: You must have asked that question. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr M.W. Trenorden: I am the man full of plans! Mr C.J. Barnett: You must have a rough idea. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: You must have asked that question. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr C.J. Barnett: You must have a rough idea. Mrs C.L. Edwardes: You must have asked that question. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mrs C.L. Edwardes: You must have asked that question. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr E.S. RIPPER: I do not have advice from Western Power on the cost of running these units, but I will say this: I have no doubt that the cost of running these units will be expensive. Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Several members interjected. The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
The SPEAKER: Order, members! Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr C.J. Barnett: You are right on top of it now, mate! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the Opposition to order for the third time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr E.S. RIPPER: I have no doubt - Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr M.W. Trenorden: Please don’t sit down! The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
The SPEAKER: I call the Leader of the National Party to order for the first time. Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr E.S. RIPPER: As I have said, I have no doubt that it is expensive, but the expense is justified because we need to provide electricity 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round. That is what the community demands. It is worthwhile making these investments. The cost for each unit of electricity produced is really a small consideration, given that they are expected to operate for only 40 hours over the entire summer. Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr M.W. Trenorden: Premier, when is the election? Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
Mr E.S. RIPPER: If the Leader of the National Party would like more information on this matter, I am of course happy to provide it. Western Power will be open and accountable on this issue. The Government will be open and accountable on this issue, because we want the public to be aware of all the information that is relevant to it about the operation of the electricity system. If the Leader of the National Party wants to give me a set of questions on all the detail, he can do that. I will be happy to have those questions answered. However, if he wants to come in here and ask out of left field how much the oil costs and how much will be used etc, he can expect to receive only general answers. However, if he gives me even an hour’s notice, I will endeavour to provide the information that he is seeking.
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