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MINISTER FOR URBAN SERVICES

LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY QUESTION

QUESTION NO. 323

ACTEW - Provision of Information to
Assembly Members

Mr Westende - asked the Minister for Urban Services:

(1) Is it true that the Minister has instructed ACTEW not to release information on ACTs water usage without first referring the request to him.

(2) Could the Minister assure me if such a request is made that the information will be forthcoming: if not, why the secrecy.

Mr Connolly - the answer to the Members question is as follows:

(1) 1 expect ACTEW to keep me informed about questions from Assembly members which are

relevant to my portfolio responsibilities.

(2) The information has already been provided to the extent which available computer records

permitted.

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