A parliamentary question regarding the procurement and installation of blinds at the Perth Children's Hospital, specifically questioning the use of overseas manufacturers and workers. The Treasurer's representative denies that blinds have been procured yet.

AnsweredQoN 734Legislative Council
Asked
26 June 2014
Portfolio
minister representing the Treasurer

QuestionView source ↗

PERTH
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL — BLINDS
734. Hon ALANNA CLOHESY to the
minister representing the Treasurer:
I refer to the Perth Children's Hospital and the
Minister for Health's answer to question without notice 702.
(1) Can the
Treasurer confirm that blinds manufactured overseas are being, or have been,
installed in the hospital?
(2) If yes to
(1), where were the blinds manufactured, and why were these sourced overseas
rather than locally or elsewhere within Australia?
(3) Can the Treasurer confirm that overseas workers have been
brought in to install the blinds?
(4) If yes to (3), where are the workers from and why were
local workers not used?
(5) What was the cost of the blinds; and what was the cost of
the installation of the blinds?

AnswerView source ↗

I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1) No. The managing contractor
confirms that blinds have not yet been procured for the hospital.
(2)–(5) Not applicable.

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