Thursday, 23 February 2023

Written responses

The PRESIDENT (12:34): For today’s questions, can I ask Minister Blandthorn to give a written response to both of Dr Bach’s questions. Minister Shing, for Mr Bourman, will get two responses from the Minister for Outdoor Recreation. The Leader of the Government will get Mr Puglielli two responses for his questions to the Premier. Minister Tierney has committed to Ms Payne to get written responses to her two questions.

Lizzie Blandthorn: On a point of order, President, I am more than happy to provide a written answer to Dr Bach in relation to the first aspect of his question, but I believe that I answered the supplementary question and would ask that you review Hansard.

The PRESIDENT: I am happy to review Hansard and try and get back to you as soon as possible.

David Davis: On a point of order, President, I just wonder whether you might be prepared to look closely at the tightly framed questions that sought activity from the minister in two areas that are within her current portfolio. They were actually quite tight, and I just ask you to review Hansard, and I will make sure that you have got a precise copy of the questions.

The PRESIDENT: Mr Davis, I have no question on how tight your questions were, but the issue was that they were not directed to the minister with responsibility. That is why I ruled out the supplementary and the minister saw fit to clarify to the house that it is not her responsibility.

David Davis: With the greatest of respect, I just ask: would you look at the questions, because you will actually see that they are squarely in her portfolio area?

The PRESIDENT: On the point of order, I disagree, Mr Davis. There is no point of order.