Page 174 - Week 02 - Thursday, 25 May 1989
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important that there be regular interface with the political community in the schools.
There is no impediment placed on such visits. However, I would like to sit down with the leaders of all the parties in an informal arrangement to work out the possible procedures and protocols that might be observed in organising such visits. But there is no intention whatsoever to inhibit access to the schools by our politicians, whether they be federal or territorial.
MR STEFANIAK: I ask a supplementary question. Because of that circular of 8 May, an arrangement I had with the sports master of Melrose High to visit his school and talk to his class was suspended indefinitely. I just wonder if the Minister could indicate when he would come to some arrangement whereby we would have some guidelines in relation to local members of this Assembly visiting schools?
MR WHALAN: I suggest we talk about it after the adjournment today.
Dr Kinloch: May I be allowed to say how much we welcome that reply, and Rally members look forward to visiting all educational institutions.
ASSEMBLY MEDIA FACILITIES
DR KINLOCH: I wonder whether I should address this question to you, Mr Speaker, or to the Chief Minister. Could the Chief Minister or Mr Speaker tell us what plans are under way for better housing and looking after members of the media, our dear friends in the media, both print and electronic journalism in this building, and specifically will facilities be available for the public broadcasting of the proceedings of the Assembly?
MR SPEAKER: I will respond to that question. As you are aware, time is short with the sittings that we have. I am looking into the matter of accommodation, and approaches have been made to move the press possibly to the fourth floor, which would give them some security of conversation in that area. But I shall deal with these matters as quickly as I possibly can.
DR KINLOCH: I ask a supplementary question, Mr Speaker. I thank you very much for that answer. These are the kinds of matters that are just beginning to arise. This is not a complaint; it is just that these things are new to us. Many people have asked for copies of Hansard, and we do thank our Hansard friends for all they are doing. When will an issue of Hansard be made available to members?
MR SPEAKER: Again, this is a staffing requirement. We are hard pressed to push out the draft at the moment, but as soon as staffing is available that will happen.
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