Page 866 - Week 04 - Tuesday, 16 June 1992
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Mr Moore gave the example of the AME School. I would like, in conclusion, Madam Speaker, to say that, from memory, the reduction in expenditure that the AME School took in the last budget as a result of the Government's decision to remove the cushioning which they had enjoyed previously was around $18,000 to $19,000. The Minister for Education affirms that figure. I have to say that, if an undertaking of the size and budget of the AME School goes to the wall over a sum of $18,000 to $19,000, then they must have been in grave difficulty well before that point. Whilst I sympathise with them, I really think that it was not the action of this Government that put them into severe difficulty.
As Mr Moore has raised the issue of whether it should perhaps be a government school, all I can say is that no-one has put that proposal to me, and I presume not to the Minister for Education either. If it ever is put to us, we will consider the matter; but clearly, in the context of the Supply Bill, this is not the moment to do that. I thank members for their comments, Madam Speaker.
Question resolved in the affirmative.
Bill agreed to in principle.
Leave granted to dispense with the detail stage.
Bill agreed to.
PERSONAL EXPLANATION
MR HUMPHRIES: Madam Speaker, could I have leave to make a statement under standing order 46?
Leave granted.
MR HUMPHRIES: Thank you. Madam Speaker, I will be brief. The Chief Minister commented on some comments I had made in my remarks on the Supply Bill and accused me of being illogical, which I felt I should respond to.
Ms Follett: Yes, contradictory.
MR HUMPHRIES: I will concede that perhaps, Madam Speaker, there was terminology in my remarks which might have given rise to some confusion about what I was saying. I certainly acknowledge, Madam Speaker, that I am arguing for more choice in education by more - - -
Mr Berry: This is debating the issue, Madam Speaker. This is not about a misrepresentation. I think Mr Humphries ought to lay off.
MADAM SPEAKER: Mr Humphries, would you continue to make a personal statement, as you sought leave to do?
MR HUMPHRIES: Thank you, Madam Speaker. The Chief Minister accused me of being inconsistent as between the health and education sectors. I want to explain why I was not being inconsistent.
Mr Berry: Again, it goes to the issue.
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