Page 2704 - Week 09 - Wednesday, 25 August 1993
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MR HUMPHRIES: What is the second one?
Mr Connolly: You have just come back. You were sending postcards. We thought it was wonderful. We wished you well.
MR HUMPHRIES: Every person but one has been criticised. Madam Speaker, the point is that the Government had better ask itself, before it starts to throw stones, whether it is really living in a glass house. I think the question is, unfortunately, to be answered, "Yes".
Members' Travel
MR LAMONT (4.50): Very quickly, two issues were very conveniently overlooked in the diatribe we just heard from the former Deputy Leader of the Opposition. The simple fact is that Mrs Carnell was told in no uncertain terms that the final make-up of a business delegation to Japan had not yet been determined and was still the subject of extensive consultations with the private sector. Mrs Carnell has known that. She knew that when she received a briefing from representatives of the business community some two weeks ago. She was also told as late as last Friday week that, as soon as that was put into a comprehensive package, she would be extensively and comprehensively briefed. Mrs Carnell could not wait to take the opportunity for short-term political gain, without any recourse, Mr Humphries, to the proper motive in relation to that travel. Yes, people here in this Assembly have been criticised for the extent and level of their travel, but I say this to you: In relation to this type of delegation there is cross-party support.
Mrs Carnell: Yes.
MR LAMONT: I would have thought that anybody worth their salt who had a little bit - - -
Mr Humphries: What cross-party support?
Mr Connolly: Mrs Carnell just said yes, there is.
MR LAMONT: Mrs Carnell, Ms Szuty - - -
Mr Humphries: For what?
Mrs Carnell: Support; I have said that all the time.
Mr Humphries: Yes, but not for overseas travel in general.
MR LAMONT: Let me finish. There is cross-party support for a business delegation to Japan to be led by the Chief Minister. The business community have had an integral part in developing the concept. They have had an integral part in determining and finalising the itinerary.
Mr Humphries: But not the cost.
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