❓ Dr. Walker asks about purchasing hemp-based WA state flags, referencing North Dakota's initiative and historical use of hemp. The Minister's response is limited, deferring a detailed answer on flag purchases and affirming general support for local manufacturing.
AnsweredQoN 726Legislative Council
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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN STATE
FLAG — HEM P
726. Hon Dr BRIAN WALKER to the minister representing the
Treasurer:
With WA Day behind us and 4 July
fast approaching, I refer the Treasurer to reports from North Dakota, where the
state legislature recently passed a resolution encouraging the purchase of
United States flags made of hemp, noting that historians assert that the first
United States flags were made from hemp, with the end product being both
stronger than cotton and fading less than other fabrics.
(1) How many state flags does the
government purchase annually, and at what cost?
(2) Have any inquiries been made as to the practicality
of purchasing more durable, hemp-based flags going forward?
(3) Will the
government back local hemp growers and manufacturers by encouraging WA
residents to buy sturdy and cost-effective local hemp products whenever possible;
and, if not, why not?
FLAG — HEM P
726. Hon Dr BRIAN WALKER to the minister representing the
Treasurer:
With WA Day behind us and 4 July
fast approaching, I refer the Treasurer to reports from North Dakota, where the
state legislature recently passed a resolution encouraging the purchase of
United States flags made of hemp, noting that historians assert that the first
United States flags were made from hemp, with the end product being both
stronger than cotton and fading less than other fabrics.
(1) How many state flags does the
government purchase annually, and at what cost?
(2) Have any inquiries been made as to the practicality
of purchasing more durable, hemp-based flags going forward?
(3) Will the
government back local hemp growers and manufacturers by encouraging WA
residents to buy sturdy and cost-effective local hemp products whenever possible;
and, if not, why not?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question. I answer on behalf of the minister representing.
(1) It is not
possible to provide this information in the limited time available. I encourage
the member to place this part of the question on notice if he desires a considered
response.
(2) No.
(3) The WA government will always
support local manufacturing and local jobs, in all industries.
some notice of the question. I answer on behalf of the minister representing.
(1) It is not
possible to provide this information in the limited time available. I encourage
the member to place this part of the question on notice if he desires a considered
response.
(2) No.
(3) The WA government will always
support local manufacturing and local jobs, in all industries.
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