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a method which satisfies the parties concerned in this matter, and they include the Therapy Centre and others - then I am very happy to entertain that.
At this stage, it entails looking again at whether the Therapy Centre should go to Weston Creek Health Centre. I am quite prepared to examine that matter. I have been asked to do so and that is what I am doing.
MR MOORE: I ask a supplementary question, Minister. My understanding is still that there is a tenant who will not move from that Weston Creek Health Centre. Is it the case, then, that at this stage we still have no idea when the Therapy Centre can reasonably be expected to be housed in the Weston Creek Centre, or anywhere else for that matter? Also, if, as you suggest, you are genuinely looking for a solution for the Therapy Centre problem, there is a very simple solution, and that is to retain the Lyons school as an operating school for the rest of the year. I am quite happy to proffer that suggestion on their behalf.
MR HUMPHRIES: I thank Mr Moore for that very kind suggestion, but he has not yet proffered a suggestion as to how the Government might make the savings that would compensate for the non-closure of Lyons Primary School.
In his original question Mr Moore referred to tenants. There is a tenant. I expect to be meeting with that particular tenant some time in the next hour to discuss with him what he would like to see happen in that area. Until I have spoken to him I cannot comment on whether his moving is or is not required as part of this process.
Residential Leases
MR STEFANIAK: Mr Speaker, my question is directed to the Chief Minister. Does the Chief Minister favour a system whereby there would be a charge for the renewal of residential leases?
MR KAINE: I thank Mr Stefaniak for the question because it gives me an opportunity not only to state my view but also to raise questions about either the intellectual laziness or the intellectual dishonesty of the Leader of the Opposition. I will come back to that in a minute and people can make their own minds up.
Ms Follett: Mr Speaker, I ask that that remark be withdrawn.
MR SPEAKER: Well, "intellectual dishonesty", as I interpret it, is not - - -
MR KAINE: If she takes exception to it I withdraw it. I will be presenting the facts in a minute and people can draw their own conclusions.
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