Oakden Mental Health Facility

Mr MARSHALL (Dunstan—Leader of the Opposition) (14:21): My question is to the Minister for Health. When did the minister advise the Chief Executive of SA Health that she would not countenance having anyone under investigation on the Oakden site?

The Hon. J.J. SNELLING (Playford—Minister for Health, Minister for the Arts, Minister for Health Industries) (14:21): I don't think I did.

Mr MARSHALL: My question was to the Minister for Mental Health, sir. Shall I read it again?

The SPEAKER: Well, the leader must surely know that any member of the government can answer a question, no matter to whom it is addressed.

Mr MARSHALL: I will address my question to the Minister for Mental Health, sir.

The SPEAKER: I am told, reliably informed, that it was addressed to the Minister for Health.

Mr MARSHALL: Let's address it to the Minister for Mental Health.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: I warn the Premier.

Mr Gardner: What is the difference between that and what Vickie said yesterday?

An honourable member: Was that an impromptu speech?

The SPEAKER: Yes, it was, and he was warned for doing the same. The difference, if the member for Morialta is interested, is that the deputy leader did it in the gangway after being asked to withdraw from the house under the sessional order. The Premier at least was out of order in his own place.