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(2) The machines used by the ACT Government which require a prime mover, low loader and dolly combination to transport them include:
Two bulldozers Model Caterpillar D8L.
One bulldozer Model Caterpillar D8K.
One elevating Scraper Model Caterpillar 623E.
One open Bowl Scraper Model Komatsu WS165-2.
The prime mover and low loader combination is also used to transport smaller bulldozers, scrapers, compactors, hot mix spreaders, rollers and linemarkers used by the ACT Government. Pumps, sheds, buildings and Bush Fire Council and Fire Brigade equipment are moved by the prime mover and low loader as and when required.
The new plant replaces the equipment which has a utilisation rate of about 70 per cent and which has been in service for 15 years. It will also enable transport of the items mentioned above within the design limits of the road pavement.
Hospital Services
(Question No. 41)
Mr Humphries asked the Minister for Community Services and Health, upon notice, on 14 November 1989:
(1) In regard to catering arrangements at Woden Valley Hospital, is it the hospital's practice to purchase food for its anticipated number of patients plus a ten per cent margin.
(2) If the margin is not ten per cent, what is this margin.
(3) What are the margins at Royal Canberra Hospital and Calvary Hospital.
(4) How do these margins compare with those of similar public hospitals in other States.
(5) Does the Minister believe a two per cent margin is normal and desirable.
(6) How much food is wasted each week at (a) Woden Valley Hospital, (b) Royal Canberra Hospital and (c) Calvary Hospital.
(7) Has the management of Woden Valley Hospital been concerned about catering arrangements at the hospital and has there been any communication between the Minister and the hospital on this subject.
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