CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTORS

304 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 Minister for Mineral Resources Development, 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 the Status of Women, Minister for State/Local Government Relations): The Minister for Mineral Resources has advised:

1. There were no persons within the Department of Primary Industries and Resources, relating to my Ministerial responsibility, that were employed or otherwise engaged as a consultant or contractor who had previously received a separation package.

2. Not applicable.