❓ Question regarding Western Power GM's overseas trip, relationship with AMT-Sybex, costs, and potential conflict of interest. Minister provides details on trip breakdown, AMT-Sybex's work, costs, and justification, denying conflict of interest.
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WESTERN POWER — OVERSEAS TRAVEL — KEVIN GAITSKELL
I again refer to the recent trip by Western Power’s general manager Kevin Gaitskell to London. (1) Of the 40 days Mr Gaitskell was away, how many days were for official business, and how many were for approved personal leave? (2) Does Western Power have a commercial relationship with AMT–Sybex; and, if so, what work has been conducted by this consultant for Western Power since 2009? (3) What is the total cost to date of the above work? (4) Has the minister, before today, expressed any concern to Western Power over this glaring conflict of interest; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER
I again refer to the recent trip by Western Power’s general manager Kevin Gaitskell to London. (1) Of the 40 days Mr Gaitskell was away, how many days were for official business, and how many were for approved personal leave? (2) Does Western Power have a commercial relationship with AMT–Sybex; and, if so, what work has been conducted by this consultant for Western Power since 2009? (3) What is the total cost to date of the above work? (4) Has the minister, before today, expressed any concern to Western Power over this glaring conflict of interest; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER
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I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(1) Of the 40 days Mr Gaitskell was away, how many days were for official business, and how many were for approved personal leave? (2) Does Western Power have a commercial relationship with AMT–Sybex; and, if so, what work has been conducted by this consultant for Western Power since 2009? (3) What is the total cost to date of the above work? (4) Has the minister, before today, expressed any concern to Western Power over this glaring conflict of interest; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(2) Does Western Power have a commercial relationship with AMT–Sybex; and, if so, what work has been conducted by this consultant for Western Power since 2009? (3) What is the total cost to date of the above work? (4) Has the minister, before today, expressed any concern to Western Power over this glaring conflict of interest; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(3) What is the total cost to date of the above work? (4) Has the minister, before today, expressed any concern to Western Power over this glaring conflict of interest; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(4) Has the minister, before today, expressed any concern to Western Power over this glaring conflict of interest; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(1) Of the 40 days Mr Gaitskell was away, how many days were for official business, and how many were for approved personal leave? (2) Does Western Power have a commercial relationship with AMT–Sybex; and, if so, what work has been conducted by this consultant for Western Power since 2009? (3) What is the total cost to date of the above work? (4) Has the minister, before today, expressed any concern to Western Power over this glaring conflict of interest; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(2) Does Western Power have a commercial relationship with AMT–Sybex; and, if so, what work has been conducted by this consultant for Western Power since 2009? (3) What is the total cost to date of the above work? (4) Has the minister, before today, expressed any concern to Western Power over this glaring conflict of interest; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(3) What is the total cost to date of the above work? (4) Has the minister, before today, expressed any concern to Western Power over this glaring conflict of interest; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(4) Has the minister, before today, expressed any concern to Western Power over this glaring conflict of interest; and, if not, why not? Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon PETER COLLIER replied: I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
I thank the honourable member for some notice of this question. I do not have a response to that question. Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon Kate Doust : You do have the response! Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon PETER COLLIER : It is an in-joke! Sorry! Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon Kate Doust : Poor effort! The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
The PRESIDENT : Order! I heard a rumour that the answer was already on the member’s seat! Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon Kate Doust : Yes! I should not have given it back to you! Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
Hon PETER COLLIER : For a brief second, I had the member! The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
The response is as follows — (1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(1) Eighteen days on official business, including weekends; 22 days approved personal leave. (2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(2) Yes. AMT–Sybex is providing internationally recognised technical advice and support to Western Power on two major projects. The first will significantly improve the quality and completeness of Western Power’s wood pole inspections. The second project is focused on efficiently replacing Western Power’s old asset management systems with updated equipment that will ensure that the network is at good industry practice standards. (2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(2) The total cost of the work is $996 565. However, it is important to note that, because a range of Western Power’s asset management systems are now dated and expensive to operate and maintain, the work being undertaken will lead to significant cost savings in the future. The current estimated benefit for the first project is $42 million, escalated nominal over five years, and a cost reduction benefit of $91 million for the second project, over 10 years. (4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
(4) No. I am advised by Western Power that although the seminar in London was facilitated by AMT–Sybex, it involved senior industry figures from leading companies in European asset management businesses, including Scottish Power, Electricity North West, London Underground, and UK Power Networks, who discussed and learnt about the latest practices and technologies. A Western Power representative attended this seminar to discuss its programs and, importantly, learn about leading asset management practices, not to promote or advocate on behalf of the facilitator.
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