Northern Economic Plan

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (15:24): Supplementary question arising out of the minister's answer: can the minister confirm that he was briefed by his staff on the story in the Northern Messenger, to which I have just referred?

The PRESIDENT: He's already answered the question, the Hon. Mr Lucas.

The Hon. R.I. Lucas: No, he hasn't answered.

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Gago.