Page 1279 - Week 04 - Thursday, 7 April 2016

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MR SMYTH: why is the government even considering this proposal?

MR BARR: The government will, as I said, consider all proposals under the unsolicited proposals framework in accordance with the framework and guidelines that we have publicly released.

MADAM SPEAKER: A supplementary question, Mr Doszpot.

MR DOSZPOT: Chief Minister, as you support the MOU, including its clause 7, do you consider 500 electronic gaming machines in a particular location an acceptable or unacceptable concentration?

MR BARR: When assessed against concentrations in other locations—other town centres, for example—it would be interesting to do that comparison, that work, and the government has indeed done that. We will—

Mr Coe: How does it compare to Chandler Street?

MADAM SPEAKER: Order!

MR BARR: Indeed, Madam Speaker—a timely interjection from the deputy leader.

MADAM SPEAKER: No, only a disorderly interjection; nothing timely about it, Mr Barr.

MR BARR: I would not disagree, Madam Speaker.

MADAM SPEAKER: That would be wise, Mr Barr.

MR BARR: It would be wise indeed, yes. Of course, these—

Opposition members interjecting—

MADAM SPEAKER: Order!

MR BARR: Thank you, Madam Speaker. These are matters that the government is indeed considering.

MADAM SPEAKER: A supplementary question, Mr Doszpot.

MR DOSZPOT: Chief Minister, will you now inform Aquis that, as their proposal is in violation of clauses 7 and 8 of the MOU, it has been rejected?

MR BARR: I would remind the member that the MOU has a conclusion date.

Trade unions—memorandum of understanding

MR WALL: My question is to the Minister for Small Business and the Arts. Minister, what representations have local small businesses made to you about the

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