Country Fire Service

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:04): My question is to the Minister for Emergency Services. Why did the minister—

The Hon. V.A. Chapman interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The Deputy Premier is called to order. Can I have the question again, please.

Mr MALINAUSKAS: Can the minister please inform the house why he elected to take the decision that he did?

The Hon. S.S. Marshall: That was the last question.

Mr MALINAUSKAS: No, it's not.

The SPEAKER: The Premier is called to order. The minister has the call. I would like to hear the answer.

The Hon. C.L. WINGARD (Gibson—Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services, Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing) (14:04): I refer the member to my previous answer.

Dr Close interjecting:

The SPEAKER: The deputy leader is called to order.

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Yes, there have been three questions asked in the first minute.