Prison Lockdown

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:10): Can the minister update the house on how many court cases have been abandoned today because our prison system is again in lockdown?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO (Light—Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (14:10): My understanding, in terms of any major court case, one case—

Mr Marshall: I didn't ask about major court cases.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: Well, there would be a range of matters, of people perhaps who are on remand, etc., a whole range of matters which go before the courts.

Mr Marshall: How many?

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: Well, until the end of the day I won't be able to give you that figure because—

Mr Marshall: 'How many have been abandoned today?' was the question.

The Hon. A. PICCOLO: If you heard what I said, given that the day is not over, I will be able to tell you tomorrow.