Hon Robin Chapple questions the Minister for State Development regarding the appropriateness of a previous answer to QoN 290, citing a breach of Standing Order 138(c). The Minister's response deflects the issue back to the Member.

AnsweredQoN 652Legislative Council
Asked
9 April 2003
Portfolio
State Development

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With regard to Standing Order 138 (c), ‘Replies shall be concise, relevant, and free from argument or controversial matter’ -
(1) Does the Minister consider those answers to question on notice No. 290 of November 13 2002 to breach Standing Order 138 (c)?
(2) If no to (1), why not?
(3) If yes to (1), will the Minister now answer all of the questions posed to him?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
6 May 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for State Development
Response time
27 days
(1-3). If the Member believes that the answer is in breach of standing orders, the Minister is sure the Member would take the appropriate action provided to him under the standing orders.

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