KAPUNDA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN (Stuart) (15:05): My question this time is for the Minister for Education. Has the government been overgenerous in providing the Kapunda Primary School with $50 towards its $10,000 electricity bill shortfall following requests for assistance?

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! Was that the Minister for Education? I presume it was.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Minister for Education, Minister for Early Childhood Development, Minister for Science and Information Economy) (15:05): I thank the honourable member for his question. I have not been accused of being overgenerous before in this place, certainly not by those opposite. I am not familiar with the circumstances of that case and whether $50 was seriously suggested as meeting that particular need. I will ask for a response and get back to the house. I am aware of the general pressure that schools are facing in relation to their utility bills, and it is something we will continue to work with schools on.