Hon. Norman Moore questions the Leader of the House, Hon. Kim Chance, regarding answers to questions about the Apache Energy gas plant explosion. Hon. Chance states the Minister for Energy hasn't signed off on the answers due to being engaged in debate.

AnsweredQoN 612Legislative Council
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18 June 2008
Portfolio
Energy

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APACHE ENERGY GAS PLANT EXPLOSION — GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS
Yesterday I asked two questions of the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Energy. He indicated that he did not have an answer. Before I waste the house’s time by asking the questions again, I wonder whether he has an answer for me today. The PRESIDENT : I am sure Hansard will marry the questions with the answer. Hon KIM CHANCE

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I was in the papers office a few moments ago, and it was indicated to me that some answers have been prepared but are awaiting the signature of the Minister for Energy, who has been engaged in a debate on a matter of public interest in the other place. He has not yet been able to look at the answers. Hon Norman Moore : Are you referring to the questions that I asked yesterday? Hon KIM CHANCE : I do not know which questions we are talking about. I know that there are a number of questions, some, I imagine, from yesterday and some from today. As I understand, each of those questions is currently before the minister. Hon Norman Moore : Is the Leader of the House saying that he has no answers on behalf of the Minister for Energy today? Hon KIM CHANCE : I believe that is the case, but I will just check my file. Yes, that is the case.
The PRESIDENT : I am sure Hansard will marry the questions with the answer. Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I was in the papers office a few moments ago, and it was indicated to me that some answers have been prepared but are awaiting the signature of the Minister for Energy, who has been engaged in a debate on a matter of public interest in the other place. He has not yet been able to look at the answers. Hon Norman Moore : Are you referring to the questions that I asked yesterday? Hon KIM CHANCE : I do not know which questions we are talking about. I know that there are a number of questions, some, I imagine, from yesterday and some from today. As I understand, each of those questions is currently before the minister. Hon Norman Moore : Is the Leader of the House saying that he has no answers on behalf of the Minister for Energy today? Hon KIM CHANCE : I believe that is the case, but I will just check my file. Yes, that is the case.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I was in the papers office a few moments ago, and it was indicated to me that some answers have been prepared but are awaiting the signature of the Minister for Energy, who has been engaged in a debate on a matter of public interest in the other place. He has not yet been able to look at the answers. Hon Norman Moore : Are you referring to the questions that I asked yesterday? Hon KIM CHANCE : I do not know which questions we are talking about. I know that there are a number of questions, some, I imagine, from yesterday and some from today. As I understand, each of those questions is currently before the minister. Hon Norman Moore : Is the Leader of the House saying that he has no answers on behalf of the Minister for Energy today? Hon KIM CHANCE : I believe that is the case, but I will just check my file. Yes, that is the case.
I was in the papers office a few moments ago, and it was indicated to me that some answers have been prepared but are awaiting the signature of the Minister for Energy, who has been engaged in a debate on a matter of public interest in the other place. He has not yet been able to look at the answers. Hon Norman Moore : Are you referring to the questions that I asked yesterday? Hon KIM CHANCE : I do not know which questions we are talking about. I know that there are a number of questions, some, I imagine, from yesterday and some from today. As I understand, each of those questions is currently before the minister. Hon Norman Moore : Is the Leader of the House saying that he has no answers on behalf of the Minister for Energy today? Hon KIM CHANCE : I believe that is the case, but I will just check my file. Yes, that is the case.
Hon Norman Moore : Are you referring to the questions that I asked yesterday? Hon KIM CHANCE : I do not know which questions we are talking about. I know that there are a number of questions, some, I imagine, from yesterday and some from today. As I understand, each of those questions is currently before the minister. Hon Norman Moore : Is the Leader of the House saying that he has no answers on behalf of the Minister for Energy today? Hon KIM CHANCE : I believe that is the case, but I will just check my file. Yes, that is the case.
Hon KIM CHANCE : I do not know which questions we are talking about. I know that there are a number of questions, some, I imagine, from yesterday and some from today. As I understand, each of those questions is currently before the minister. Hon Norman Moore : Is the Leader of the House saying that he has no answers on behalf of the Minister for Energy today? Hon KIM CHANCE : I believe that is the case, but I will just check my file. Yes, that is the case.
Hon Norman Moore : Is the Leader of the House saying that he has no answers on behalf of the Minister for Energy today? Hon KIM CHANCE : I believe that is the case, but I will just check my file. Yes, that is the case.
Hon KIM CHANCE : I believe that is the case, but I will just check my file. Yes, that is the case.

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