CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS

108 The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (30 June 2010) (First Session). For the year 2009-10—

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 is advised:

As I was appointed Deputy Premier in February 2011, I will only provide a response for this period in the capacity as Attorney-General.