Hospital Waiting Times

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:31): A supplementary. Can the minister confirm that prior to the death of an elderly patient in Noarlunga Hospital last week, this patient was waiting six hours to be transferred to the Flinders Medical Centre, but the transfer did not occur because the Flinders Medical Centre was overcrowded?

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Health Industries) (14:31): Without knowing the circumstances of the case, I cannot answer the question. I would have to get advice and report back to the house.

Mr Pisoni interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Unley is called to order.

Mr Pisoni: Thank you, sir.

The SPEAKER: It's my pleasure.