House of Assembly Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2) 54 2 Parliament of South Australia House of Assembly published Question Time Small Business Grants Small Business Grants The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN House of Assembly Lee Small Business Grants The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN (Lee) (14:41): My question is to the Premier. If grants have already started to be paid, why are applications being received by the government up until 1 June? The Hon. S.K. KNOLL House of Assembly The Hon. S.K. KNOLL: Sorry, Mr Speaker, that question, using the phrase 'if', is hypothetical in its construction. Members interjecting: The Speaker House of Assembly The SPEAKER: I believe the Premier had an appetite to answer the question. No? Can we remove the word 'if' and have the question again, and then I will allow the Premier to answer. Thank you, minister. The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN House of Assembly The Hon. S.C. MULLIGHAN: Why are applications open until 1 June if grants are already being paid to the community? The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL House of Assembly Dunstan Premier The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:42): I think our focus has always been on— Dr Close interjecting: The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL House of Assembly The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: Sorry, if you've got something to say. The Speaker House of Assembly The SPEAKER: 'As' would be better. Members interjecting: The Speaker House of Assembly The SPEAKER: No, the Premier has the call. I think the deputy leader was trying to assist, so I will give the Premier the call if he likes. Members interjecting: The Speaker House of Assembly The SPEAKER: Order! The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL House of Assembly The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: I have seen the deputy leader before, so I won't be asking for any assistance, sir. Members interjecting: The Speaker House of Assembly The SPEAKER: Order! The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL House of Assembly The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: The question again, sir. The Speaker House of Assembly The SPEAKER: Can we have the question one more time in silence. The member for Lee. Members interjecting: The Speaker House of Assembly The SPEAKER: Members have been very cordial in the first 22 minutes; I would ask for that to continue. Member for Lee, let's have the question. Members interjecting: The Speaker House of Assembly The SPEAKER: Deputy leader, I am trying to help you. Member for Lee.