❓ Question regarding expenditure on flowers and plants within the Minister's portfolios and office since March 21, 2013. The response details specific purchases and suppliers for the Metropolitan Cemetery Board, Department of Local Government, Department for Communities, and the Ministerial Office.
AnsweredQoN 717Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 June 2013
Member
Portfolio
Local Government; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Youth
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(1) What amount has been paid for the hiring and/or purchase of flowers or plants within each department and agency within the Minister’s portfolios since 21 March 2013, and what is the name of the company or companies through which flowers or plants have been hired or purchased? (2) What amount has been paid for the hiring and/or purchase of flowers or plants within the Minister’s Office since 21 March 2013, and what is the name of the company or companies through which flowers or plants have been hired or purchased?
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Answered
6 August 2013
Responded by
Minister for Local Government; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Youth
Response time
48 days
Metropolitan Cemetery Board
(1) Nil
Department of Local Government
(1) Nil
Department for Communities
(1) No amount has been paid for the hire of plants and $3 415.30 was paid for the purchase of flowers.
The companies through which flowers were purchased were:
- Florist Gump - $77.80 for flowers for a long standing retired staff member who had been diagnosed with a serious illness;
- Manic Botanic - $3 170 for WA Youth Awards Gala Ceremony - 42 table arrangements at $70 each, plus one main stage lecturn arrangement at $130 (plus $100 delivery);
- Flash Flowers - $100 for condolence flowers that were sent to the family of a former member of the Women's Advisory Council; and
- The Flower Company Australia Pty Ltd - $67.50 for flowers as a thank you to someone who looked after a volunteer who became ill in Geraldton whilst on outreach to the Geraldton region.
Ministerial Office
(1) Not applicable
(2) Ambius Rentkil Initial Pty Ltd - $284.08 for interior plants
(1) Nil
Department of Local Government
(1) Nil
Department for Communities
(1) No amount has been paid for the hire of plants and $3 415.30 was paid for the purchase of flowers.
The companies through which flowers were purchased were:
- Florist Gump - $77.80 for flowers for a long standing retired staff member who had been diagnosed with a serious illness;
- Manic Botanic - $3 170 for WA Youth Awards Gala Ceremony - 42 table arrangements at $70 each, plus one main stage lecturn arrangement at $130 (plus $100 delivery);
- Flash Flowers - $100 for condolence flowers that were sent to the family of a former member of the Women's Advisory Council; and
- The Flower Company Australia Pty Ltd - $67.50 for flowers as a thank you to someone who looked after a volunteer who became ill in Geraldton whilst on outreach to the Geraldton region.
Ministerial Office
(1) Not applicable
(2) Ambius Rentkil Initial Pty Ltd - $284.08 for interior plants
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