Answers to Questions

MINISTERIAL TRAVEL

188 The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (12 February 2008) (Second Session). Can the Minister for Families and Communities state—

1. What was the total cost of any overseas trip undertaken by the then Minister and staff since 2 December 2006 up to 1 December 2007?

2. What are the names of the officers who accompanied the then Minister on each trip?

3. Was any officer given permission to take private leave as part of the overseas trip?

4. Was the cost of each trip met by the then Minister's office budget, or by the then Minister's Department or agency?

5.

(a) What cities and locations were visited on each trip; and

(b) What was the purpose of each visit?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy): The Minister for Environment and Conservation has provided the following information:

1. Total Cost: $29,651.35.

2. Hon. Jay Weatherill, MP, Ms Victoria Purman and Ms Gabrielle Hummel.

3. Yes, at own expense.

4. Minister's Office.

5.

(a) Cities: London, Glasgow; and Aberdeen.

(b) The purpose of each visit was to meet with: English Partnerships; The Young Foundation; Crime Concern; KeyRing; UK Cabinet Office; In-Control, Howard Hotel; Cavendish Square; Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Children's Services Unit; Glasgow Housing Association; and Aberdeen Foyer Project.