Prison Capacity

Mr GARDNER (Morialta) (14:38): Supplementary, sir: given the minister's response just then, that the cost of surge capacity, which last year was $3 million and this year may or may not be more, and that, further, the government has $5 million worth of savings as part of the efficiency dividend and that the minister has ruled out any staff cuts, does the minister believe there is any chance he is going to meet his budget targets for the corrections department?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:38): I thank the honourable member for the question, but I think it's unfair to ask me that question in front of the Treasurer. What I can say is that the department and I are working hard to make sure we get as close to that figure as possible.