CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS

299 The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (7 July 2011) (First Session). For the year 2010-11—

1. Were any persons employed or otherwise engaged as a consultant or contractor, in any Department or agency reporting to the Deputy Premier, who had previously received a separation package from the State Government; and

2. If so—

(a) What number of persons were employed;

(b) What number were engaged as a consultant; and

(c) What number engaged as a contractor?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women): The Deputy Premier has advised:

1. For the year 2010-2011, to the best of my knowledge, no persons were employed or otherwise engaged as a consultant or contractor, in any Department or agency reporting to me, who had previously received a separation package from the State Government.

2. Not applicable.