SPECIFIC PURPOSE GRANTS

259 Mr HAMILTON-SMITH (Waite—Leader of the Opposition) (23 October 2007). With respect to 2007-08 Budget Paper 4 Volume 1—page 3.34, is the $20.35 million received form the Commonwealth Government for 'Specific purpose grants—concessions to pensioners and others' on-paid to an agency and if so, which agency and how this funding be distributed?

The Hon. K.O. FOLEY (Port Adelaide—Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Industry and Trade, Minister for Federal/State Relations): I am advised that Specific purpose grants received from the Commonwealth Government for concessions are deposited in the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) bank account. The funds are recorded as receipts in the DTF administered items statement of cash flows in the item 'Commonwealth specific purpose grants—concessions to pensioners and others'. The funds are paid to the consolidated account and not paid directly to agencies.