Page 4113 - Week 15 - Thursday, 17 December 1992
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Mr Humphries: It is a change of tune by you, isn't it?
MR BERRY: No, no; no change of tune. I know what is going on, Gary; that is the difference.
Mrs Carnell: Then you can give me the figures because it is not a problem.
Mr Humphries: Give her the figures if you know what is going on.
MR BERRY: Well, you did not, and you would not divert the resources to have a look. That is the difference. So, there it is, members. I am quite happy to direct the board if so directed by this Assembly. I think your time is a bit too tight. I think the motion should read that the board be directed to reproduce the September performance report, or whatever it is called, including the figures along the lines which Mrs Carnell has requested. (Extension of time granted)
The difficulty I have with the motion is the way that it is structured. I intend, while ever the board is part of the process, to let them take responsibility for these things. I intend to make sure that the board bears the responsibility of these things. I think the opening paragraph should read that the board be directed to provide the full figures. I think they are roughly the ones that you requested in the first place, are they? Are they no different?
Mrs Carnell: No different at all.
MR BERRY: Right. It should read that they be directed to provide a full performance report for September, including the figures along the lines that you have set out there. I think it is the wrong thing to do; but, if the Assembly desires that it be done, then I will direct them accordingly. But I do not think I can do that within 24 hours, reasonably.
Mr Moore: I will move an amendment to say "seven days".
MADAM SPEAKER: That will have to be moved and circulated, Mr Moore.
MR BERRY: Can you move that the board be directed? I will move an amendment; there you are.
Mrs Carnell: No, not that the board be directed.
MR BERRY: Well, it is the board - - -
Mrs Carnell: It is up to you to make a decision.
MADAM SPEAKER: Mr Berry, once you have spoken you cannot move an amendment - unless you have leave, of course.
MR BERRY: I will do it by leave.
MADAM SPEAKER: You will seek leave then? All right.
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