Minister's Remarks

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:24): My question is to the Premier: has the Premier ever witnessed the Treasurer using foul language?

The Hon. J.W. WEATHERILL (Cheltenham—Premier) (14:24): Oh, I'm sure I have, probably directed at me in private. I can't remember when, but it's pretty routine, really, but only when we've been alone and never in front of other public servants. I've never witnessed him swearing in front of other public servants.

Mr van Holst Pellekaan interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The member for Stuart by way of interjection sets a very high bar for himself.

Mr VAN HOLST PELLEKAAN: Well, Mr Speaker, I think that the specific word that's been reported could never be considered 'conversational language', as the Treasurer has said, and I'd be very happy to set that high bar.

The SPEAKER: Thank you for your response, member for Stuart. We'll hold you to it. The leader.