Hon Simon O'Brien questions the Health portfolio regarding a $6 million underspend in specialised mental health inpatient services in 2005-06, given the pressure on mental health beds. The response confirms the funds were not diverted to non-mental health services.

AnsweredQoN 3559Legislative Council
Asked
1 June 2006
Portfolio
Health

QuestionView source ↗

(1) Why has specialised mental health inpatient services been underspent by more than $6 million in 2005-06, given the pressure on mental health beds in Western Australia?
(2) Have these underspent funds been diverted to non-mental health services?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
21 June 2006
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
20 days
(2) No.

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