Page 2974 - Week 10 - Thursday, 16 August 1990
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Mr Duby: According to the chart in today's paper you get a seat, so what are you worried about?
MR STEVENSON: That is not my concern, as you would well know.
MR SPEAKER: Order! Please get to your question, Mr Stevenson.
MR STEVENSON: I think it would be a sad day if only one independent were elected to the next Assembly, and I do not mean me. The question is: Was Mr Mackerras right when he said that he thinks there would be a 40 per cent chance that they will be able to get around the conspiracy, so that the people of Canberra will be able to have a say anyway and a referendum will be held?
MR COLLAERY: I thank Mr Stevenson for the question. I point out that standing order 117 does not require me to answer hypothetical questions or to give opinions. It is an interesting question. I will take it on notice and see whether the Chief Minister is prepared to answer it.
Hospitals - Elective Surgery
MR WOOD: I direct a question to the Minister for Health, Education and the Arts. What are the current numbers of patients on waiting lists for elective surgery at the three ACT public hospitals?
MR HUMPHRIES: Mr Speaker, these documents which I carry into the chamber every day have rarely proved to be very useful, and today is no exception. I do not know the answer to the member's question. However, I undertake to find out and convey the information to him as soon as possible.
Road User's Handbook
MR JENSEN: Mr Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister for Finance and Urban Services. Is he aware of recent comments that were made on the radio about problems with the provision of road user handbooks? I understand that photocopies have been handed out. Can the Minister indicate what the current situation is and how he proposes to get around this problem?
MR DUBY: I thank Mr Jensen for the question. Members may know that the ACT Road User's Handbook was first printed in 1977 and that it has provided a very useful service over the years to people hoping to get drivers licences. A new traffic handbook is currently at the final artwork stage and will be released to the public by mid-September.
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