Hon Jim Scott requested an inventory and cost details of medical waste disposal by WA public hospitals to Waste Control Pty Ltd between 1991-2001. The Minister responded that no such inventory exists, rendering the cost question inapplicable.

AnsweredQoN 669Legislative Council
Asked
21 May 2002
Portfolio
Health

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(1) Will the Minister table an inventory of all medical wastes, including details of the type and quantity of medical waste, sent from Western Australian public hospitals to Waste Control Pty Ltd between January 1 1991 and February 15 2001?
(2) How much money has been paid by Western Australian public hospitals to Waste Control Pty Ltd for disposal of medical waste between January 1 1991 and February 15 2001?

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Answered
25 June 2002
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
35 days
1.
Yes, I am advised the answer is nil.
2.
Not applicable

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