Question Time

GM HOLDEN

Mrs REDMOND (Heysen—Leader of the Opposition) (14:18): My question is to the Premier. How does the Premier explain that a Holden spokesperson has today stated that the Premier has been given a figure on the number of job losses which could occur at Holden, even after the co-investment package has been agreed? Today's statement from Holden's spokesperson is directly at odds with what the Premier told parliament yesterday.

The SPEAKER: I presume that has come from a newspaper, and ministers are not expected to respond to newspaper or media reports. However, the Premier is very lenient in answering these questions. He is always prepared to answer.

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier, Minister for State Development) (14:19): Thank you, Madam Speaker, simply because the remarks made by the Holden's spokesperson are entirely consistent with the remarks that I made yesterday—entirely—and all my public remarks.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! The member for Mitchell.