SWIMMING POOL CLOSURES

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (14:56): Is the minister aware that many consumers might have their options limited again by the fact that many hydrotherapy pools in particular do not have both a hoist and a ramp for those who are unable to use the hoist and have to use a ramp, or vice versa?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Communities and Social Inclusion, Minister for Social Housing, Minister for Disabilities, Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers) (14:56): Mr President, as I indicated, the hydrotherapy services are functions of Health. I am not aware of the exact facilities at most of those sites. I did mention a few in my response to give information to the house, but I certainly cannot comment on facilities and their availability across the metropolitan area.