Page 5239 - Week 16 - Thursday, 28 November 1991
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MR JENSEN: Mr Speaker, I ask a supplementary question. My question really related to the effect that this arrangement will have on the number of private contractors currently employed on grass cutting contracts. In other words, will there be a reduction in the work provided for private contractors by this arrangement?
MR WOOD: There may be a reduction in the work of private contractors, but that would be more a result of the budget and the efficiencies in that regard - and such efficiencies are reflected in every area - than it would be a result of the rostered days off. It does not significantly alter that balance.
Asbestos Branch - Pager Servicing
MR STEFANIAK: My question is addressed to the Minister for Urban Services, Mr Connolly. It is not about Aidex; I will have a chat to him about that. Will the Minister explain to the Assembly why the asbestos branch, which is a relatively small section within his department, should need to spend $11,616 on pager servicings - that is, servicings, not purchases - as listed in the ACT Gazette No. 45 on 13 November 1991?
MR CONNOLLY: I will take that question on notice, because I obviously cannot give an off the top answer, other than to say that the asbestos branch, of course, is servicing work being done on houses all over Canberra and is very mobile and has a need to page its officers. But I will get a detailed answer and provide it to Mr Stefaniak as soon as I can.
Government Dividend Payments
MRS NOLAN: My question is addressed to the Chief Minister in her capacity as Treasurer. Chief Minister, dividend payments for the ACT look like showing a 272 per cent real increase, which is by far the highest increase among the States and Territories. What percentages of those dividends are derived from lower costs, asset sales or higher charges?
MS FOLLETT: I thank Mrs Nolan for the question. It is a complex one, and I have to admit that I do not have that level of detail with me at this moment. I will be happy to make some inquiries and make sure that Mrs Nolan gets a full reply as quickly as possible.
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