Electricity Prices

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:08): My question is to the Minister for Regional Development. What has been the effect of an increase of over 90 per cent in the spot rate for electricity in regional South Australia since the Northern Power Station was closed in May of this year?

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Minister for Health, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Health Industries) (14:08): Yet again, I am happy to refer to the Minister for Energy to come back to the house with a response.

Mr van Holst Pellekaan interjecting:

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