Legislative Council: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

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CORRECTIONAL SERVICES OFFICERS

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (14:44): Sir, I have a supplementary question. Will the minister undertake to provide a reply to this parliament with respect to the issue of whether there is sufficient equipment for all new Correctional Services officers, and will she undertake to do so within this year?

The Hon. CARMEL ZOLLO (Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Road Safety, Minister for Gambling, Minister Assisting the Minister for Multicultural Affairs) (14:44): I am glad that we now have a change of words. I think we have added the word 'if'.

The Hon. G.E. Gago: Backdown!

The Hon. CARMEL ZOLLO: Yes, it is an absolute backdown. The member has added the word 'if'. I am pleased that she added the word 'if'. As I said, I will undertake to investigate that, absolutely, because quite frankly I think the claim is outrageous. However, I will undertake to investigate that matter.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!