INTEGRATED TRANSPORT AND LAND USE PLAN

Mr MARSHALL (Norwood—Leader of the Opposition) (14:53): My supplementary is to the finance minister. Can the minister advise if there is funding in the forward estimates for any of the projects listed as short term priorities in the government's transport plan and, if so, how much funding and for which projects?

The Hon. M.F. O'BRIEN (Napier—Minister for Finance, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:53): South Road is in the forward estimates. I've got to point out that, for better or for worse, and probably for worse, we went through the estimates process, and if there's anything that's got to be cleaned up in this parliament it's estimates. That is—

Members interjecting:

The Hon. M.F. O'BRIEN: No, no; it's largely your performance.

The SPEAKER: No, it's not my performance.

The Hon. M.F. O'BRIEN: Sorry, Mr Speaker. The opposition had the opportunity in estimates to probe the budget and the forward estimates. If they missed the opportunity, be it upon their head.