Hospital Beds

Mr MALINAUSKAS (Croydon—Leader of the Opposition) (14:10): My question is to the Premier. Has the government reopened all flex beds? With your leave, sir, and that of the house, I will explain.

Leave granted.

Mr MALINAUSKAS: On 27 November 2018, the Premier told this house in answer to a question about bed closures, and I quote:

The reality is that all hospitals should have some flex capacity, but we certainly shouldn't be keeping hospital beds open when there is no requirement for them. If we have no requirement, then they will remain flex beds.

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education) (14:10): I thank the member for the question. With respect to the detail in the original question, I will check with the Minister for Health and bring back an answer to the house.