❓ Question regarding Water Corporation hospitality guidelines and potential breaches, with the Minister acknowledging shortcomings in the provided information and promising further clarification.
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I am not sure whether the minister has an answer to this question as it was submitted early this morning. Hon Nick Griffiths: What time was it submitted? Hon NORMAN MOORE: At 10 o’clock, which was the original deadline for Fridays. Hon Nick Griffiths: I am able to answer part of it, but I received an answer a few moments ago that I do not consider to be satisfactory. I want to have a chat to someone from the Water Corporation about the answer. I am happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question and I will answer what I think is appropriate at this stage. He can ask a further question next week. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will ask my question now but, by way of explanation, I was told that 10 o’clock on Friday mornings was the cut-off. Hon Nick Griffiths: I gave instructions that everything should be done to have questions answered. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon Nick Griffiths: What time was it submitted? Hon NORMAN MOORE: At 10 o’clock, which was the original deadline for Fridays. Hon Nick Griffiths: I am able to answer part of it, but I received an answer a few moments ago that I do not consider to be satisfactory. I want to have a chat to someone from the Water Corporation about the answer. I am happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question and I will answer what I think is appropriate at this stage. He can ask a further question next week. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will ask my question now but, by way of explanation, I was told that 10 o’clock on Friday mornings was the cut-off. Hon Nick Griffiths: I gave instructions that everything should be done to have questions answered. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon NORMAN MOORE: At 10 o’clock, which was the original deadline for Fridays. Hon Nick Griffiths: I am able to answer part of it, but I received an answer a few moments ago that I do not consider to be satisfactory. I want to have a chat to someone from the Water Corporation about the answer. I am happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question and I will answer what I think is appropriate at this stage. He can ask a further question next week. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will ask my question now but, by way of explanation, I was told that 10 o’clock on Friday mornings was the cut-off. Hon Nick Griffiths: I gave instructions that everything should be done to have questions answered. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon Nick Griffiths: I am able to answer part of it, but I received an answer a few moments ago that I do not consider to be satisfactory. I want to have a chat to someone from the Water Corporation about the answer. I am happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question and I will answer what I think is appropriate at this stage. He can ask a further question next week. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will ask my question now but, by way of explanation, I was told that 10 o’clock on Friday mornings was the cut-off. Hon Nick Griffiths: I gave instructions that everything should be done to have questions answered. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will ask my question now but, by way of explanation, I was told that 10 o’clock on Friday mornings was the cut-off. Hon Nick Griffiths: I gave instructions that everything should be done to have questions answered. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon Nick Griffiths: I gave instructions that everything should be done to have questions answered. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
(1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
(2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
(1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
(2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon Nick Griffiths: What time was it submitted? Hon NORMAN MOORE: At 10 o’clock, which was the original deadline for Fridays. Hon Nick Griffiths: I am able to answer part of it, but I received an answer a few moments ago that I do not consider to be satisfactory. I want to have a chat to someone from the Water Corporation about the answer. I am happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question and I will answer what I think is appropriate at this stage. He can ask a further question next week. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will ask my question now but, by way of explanation, I was told that 10 o’clock on Friday mornings was the cut-off. Hon Nick Griffiths: I gave instructions that everything should be done to have questions answered. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon NORMAN MOORE: At 10 o’clock, which was the original deadline for Fridays. Hon Nick Griffiths: I am able to answer part of it, but I received an answer a few moments ago that I do not consider to be satisfactory. I want to have a chat to someone from the Water Corporation about the answer. I am happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question and I will answer what I think is appropriate at this stage. He can ask a further question next week. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will ask my question now but, by way of explanation, I was told that 10 o’clock on Friday mornings was the cut-off. Hon Nick Griffiths: I gave instructions that everything should be done to have questions answered. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon Nick Griffiths: I am able to answer part of it, but I received an answer a few moments ago that I do not consider to be satisfactory. I want to have a chat to someone from the Water Corporation about the answer. I am happy for the Leader of the Opposition to ask the question and I will answer what I think is appropriate at this stage. He can ask a further question next week. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will ask my question now but, by way of explanation, I was told that 10 o’clock on Friday mornings was the cut-off. Hon Nick Griffiths: I gave instructions that everything should be done to have questions answered. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon NORMAN MOORE: I will ask my question now but, by way of explanation, I was told that 10 o’clock on Friday mornings was the cut-off. Hon Nick Griffiths: I gave instructions that everything should be done to have questions answered. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon Nick Griffiths: I gave instructions that everything should be done to have questions answered. Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon NORMAN MOORE: I refer the minister to his answer to my question without notice yesterday in which he provided details of Water Corporation hospitality at a rugby match in July 2002. (1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
(1) Did the hospitality referred to meet the Water Corporation’s hospitality guidelines? (2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
(2) (a) If so, how was it different from other hospitality events referred to by the minister in answer to my question without notice asked on Wednesday, 3 March, which did not meet the guidelines? (b) If not, what action is to be taken against those involved? (3) What was the “substantial financial penalty” referred to in the letter from Dr Gill to the minister dated 19 February 2004? Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
I think I dealt with part of the history leading up to the question by way of interjection, which I trust was not too unruly. This is the third question this week dealing with this matter. (1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
(1) I tabled two letters, one of which was from me to Dr Gill, which demonstrates that I took immediate action to deal with the issue. Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon Norman Moore: I am not blaming you. Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
Hon NICK GRIFFITHS: I know. I am trying to answer the questions as best I can, having foreshadowed that the answers will not be as full as I would like them to be. I trust that the Leader of the Opposition will follow up the answers next week. The second document tabled was a letter from Dr Gill to me, and is referred to in the question just asked by the Leader of the Opposition. Annexed to the document was the Water Corporation’s policy dealing with entertainment and hospitality. In respect of part (1) of the question - the event subject to yesterday’s question - it seems that, upon reading the policy document, the event did not comply, particularly because it was not authorised by the relevant general manager. (2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
(2) (a) Not applicable. (b) The action taken is in the same terms as described by Dr Gill in the letter that I tabled on Wednesday. (3) I have not been provided with a satisfactory answer so I cannot answer at this stage. The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
The PRESIDENT: Members will be aware that I am recognising those members who did not get the call yesterday.
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