Apprentices and Trainees

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT (14:38): Supplementary: can the minister advise how many trainees and/or apprentices in South Australia have a disability, and how that number compares with the number of apprentices from other backgrounds that may be disadvantaged in employment, such as young people or Aboriginal people?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Employment, Higher Education and Skills, Minister for Science and Information Economy, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Business Services and Consumers) (14:38): I do not think that is relevant to the question or the answer, but—

The Hon. J.S.L. Dawkins: It's not for you to rule that.

The PRESIDENT: Order!

The Hon. G.E. GAGO: That is because I did not rule anything. I said 'I think', so I have not ruled anything, sir, as you would well know.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! I will make the decision. I do not need any assistance from anyone in this chamber. The minister made a comment. I just sat and looked at her and I was waiting for her to answer the question.

The Hon. G.E. GAGO: Exactly, sir, as I am willing to do.

The PRESIDENT: What is the problem? What is your problem?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO: But, as I indicated, I do not believe the Hon. Kelly Vincent's question is relevant to the original question or my answer. Nevertheless, I am still pleased to take the question. I do not have those figures with me. I do not have that level of detail on me. I doubt that that information is available. If it is, I am happy to bring it back.