BUS CONTRACTS

Ms CHAPMAN (Bragg—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (15:13): My question is again to the Minister for Transport Services: will the minister confirm that her announcement last week that the state government will invest in an additional $2 million per year for bus services will not result in any additional bus services for passengers?

The Hon. C.C. FOX (Bright—Minister for Transport Services, Minister Assisting the Minister for the Arts) (15:13): Mr Speaker, may I ask, through you, that the member for Bragg rephrase that question somewhat, because there seems to be a double negative in it.

The SPEAKER: As I recall it, it was: will the minister confirm that there won't be any extra services for the $2 million?

Ms Chapman: Correct. You understood it—just explain it to her.

The SPEAKER: Minister for Transport Services.

The Hon. C.C. FOX: Thank you. I don't think I accept the basis upon which your question is predicated.

Ms Chapman: How do you know what the basis is?

The Hon. C.C. FOX: It was a funny question.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I warn the member for Adelaide for the second time. There will be no further warnings. She is obviously under the malign influence of the rowdy member for Kavel.