Police Protection Vests

Mr ODENWALDER (Elizabeth) (14:54): Supplementary: my question is to the Minister for Police. Has the trial then of stab-resistant vests commenced, considering the government committed to immediately initiating it?

An honourable member: Do you want to volunteer?

The SPEAKER: No, I do not want to volunteer. Minister.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order! The minister will be heard in silence.

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:54): Yes, we have begun discussions with SAPOL about implementing the trial.