DEPUTY PREMIER'S TRAVEL

371 The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (24 November 2011) (First Session). Can the Deputy Premier state—

1. What was the total cost of any overseas trips undertaken by the Deputy Premier and staff since 2 December 2010 up to 1 December 2011?

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 trip?

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. to 5. The Honourable Member has already requested access under the Freedom of Information Act 1991, for this information. I am informed that the Accredited Freedom of Information Officer has provided the Honourable Member with a determination, for the period 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011.

For the period 1 July 2011 to 1 December 2011, I can advise that no overseas trips were undertaken.