❓ Mr. Watson questions the National Party's apparent inconsistency regarding forced local government amalgamations. Mr. Redman defends the party's position, stating they reserve the right to dissent from cabinet on issues where they disagree with the Liberal Party.
AnsweredQoN 845Legislative Assembly
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LOCAL
GOVERNMENT — AMALGAMATIONS
845. Mr P.B. WATSON to the
Leader of the National Party:
I ask a supplementary question. Why would the National Party
support our motion yesterday against forced amalgamations and then be passive
about these changes today?
GOVERNMENT — AMALGAMATIONS
845. Mr P.B. WATSON to the
Leader of the National Party:
I ask a supplementary question. Why would the National Party
support our motion yesterday against forced amalgamations and then be passive
about these changes today?
AnswerView source ↗
I do not think the National Party has been passive on the
issue.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Member for Warnbro, I call you to order for the second time, and member for
West Swan for the third time.
Mr D.T. REDMAN :
The National Party has been very clear on its position.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Members! Minister, just answer the question through the Chair, please.
Mr D.T. REDMAN :
Thank you, Mr Speaker.
The National Party is clear on its position. When matters are
raised in cabinet that relate to issues where we have a difference of opinion
with the Liberal Party, we reserve the right to step outside the cabinet
process.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Members! Member for Bassendean! Member for Armadale, you are now on 3.75.
issue.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Member for Warnbro, I call you to order for the second time, and member for
West Swan for the third time.
Mr D.T. REDMAN :
The National Party has been very clear on its position.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Members! Minister, just answer the question through the Chair, please.
Mr D.T. REDMAN :
Thank you, Mr Speaker.
The National Party is clear on its position. When matters are
raised in cabinet that relate to issues where we have a difference of opinion
with the Liberal Party, we reserve the right to step outside the cabinet
process.
Several members interjected.
The SPEAKER :
Members! Member for Bassendean! Member for Armadale, you are now on 3.75.
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