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proposals to be included in the program must be undertaken to avoid wasted resources. This, combined with the administrative processes presently in place, will unfortunately delay the provision of detailed information.
The committee asked that the Government review the decision to spend $177,000 for fencing Stage 88 in Commonwealth Park. The Government agrees and will advise the Assembly of the outcome of the review as soon as it is completed.
Mr Speaker, I reiterate the Government's commitment to balance social justice principles and economic responsibility. The expenditure proposals as outlined in the Appropriation Bill and supporting budget documentation achieve that objective. Once again, I commend the Bill to the Assembly. In doing so, Mr Speaker, I seek leave to have the Government's detailed response to the committee's report incorporated in Hansard.
Leave granted.
Document incorporated at appendix 1.
Mr Jensen: Mr Speaker, I presume, as I was the presenter of the report, I can move that the debate be now adjourned.
MR SPEAKER: I will take advice on this matter. I draw members' attention to standing order 65 which states:
Except for a Member who has spoken to the question, or who has the right of reply, any Member may move the adjournment of the debate ...
So, Mr Jensen, as you have spoken, you are not entitled to move the adjournment. Another member may do so. However, if the debate is not adjourned, we will put the question at this time. Mr Wood?
Mr Wood: Do you want me to move the adjournment?
Ms Follett: What is the motion, Mr Speaker, may I ask?
MR SPEAKER: It is that the recommendations in the report of the Estimates Committee be agreed to.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
ACTS REVISION (ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT) BILL 1989
Debate resumed from 28 September 1989, on motion by Ms Follett:
That this Bill be agreed to in principle.
MR STEFANIAK (3.23): The Liberal Party will be supporting this Bill, Mr Speaker. It is a commonsense Bill which will
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