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proposed plan for public comment. It is not possible to provide an exact date, but it could take up to three months from today before a policy variation proposal that can go out for public comment is available.
Asbestos Removal
MR DUBY: During question time on Tuesday, 12 March, Mr Stevenson asked me a question which also related to Kingston. He particularly referred to the old Kingston Technical College. He asked:
Is there an asbestos removal program for the site, as it presents a potential hazard to citizens in the area should it also be burnt down?
Mr Stevenson, my answer is as follows: The Kingston Technical College stood on block 16, section 8 of Kingston. Technical College buildings have been removed over the years, but I assume that the question relates to the old stores building fronting Wentworth Avenue, also on block 16, section 8 of Kingston. A portion of this building is currently used as a furniture store for old furniture awaiting disposal.
As a result of a survey several years ago, asbestos was identified in the ceiling space and on pipe lagging. Signs have been installed inside the building to indicate the problem areas. Access to that area is infrequent and conditions for access have been agreed with the relevant union, namely, the Transport Workers Union. The work practices at this site have also been agreed with the occupational health and safety authorities. There is no current program for removal of asbestos from the site at this time. The building is not programmed for demolition as it is still in infrequent use. The need for removal of asbestos will be reviewed, should the circumstances change.
PERSONAL EXPLANATION
MS FOLLETT (Leader of the Opposition): Mr Speaker, I seek leave to make a personal explanation?
MR SPEAKER: Do you claim to have been misrepresented?
MS FOLLETT: I do, indeed. In attempting to answer my first question during question time today, which related to Mr Humphries misleading the Assembly on the question of nurses being turned away from the hospital service, Mr Humphries alleged that I had quoted him out of context. I have not. I refer members to pages 62 and 63 of the proof Hansard of 21 February. They will there see the question that Mr Berry asked:
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