MINISTERIAL TRAVEL

137 The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (24 November 2010) (First Session). Can the Minister for Environment and Conservation state—

1. What was the total cost of any overseas trips undertaken by the Minister and staff since 2 December 2009 up to 1 December 2010?

2. What are the names of the officers who accompanied the 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 Minister's office budget, or by the 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. R.P. WORTLEY (Minister for Industrial Relations, Minister for State/Local Government Relations): The Minister for Environment and Conservation has advised:

1. For the period 2 December 2009 to 1 December 2010, no overseas trips were undertaken by the Minister for Environment and Conservation.