Drug Detection Dogs

The Hon. T.J. STEPHENS (15:24): Supplementary question: minister, you have mentioned $200,000 for drug detection dogs. Can you explain to us how many extra dogs and/or handlers that supplies? What priority do you give to drug sniffer dogs?

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Police, Minister for Correctional Services, Minister for Emergency Services, Minister for Road Safety) (15:24): I am more than happy to get that information for the Hon. Mr Ridgway. From recollection—

An honourable member: The Hon. Mr Stephens.

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS: Sorry.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order!

Members interjecting:

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS: The Hon. Mr Stephens has asked an eloquent and thought through question about the government's strategy, as distinct from going on. I am advised that it will result in an additional two drug dogs and then, of course, funding associated with the handlers who look after the dogs. My understanding is that it is two drug dogs plus funding for the handlers. I don't have a specific number on hand in terms of the number of handlers but I am more than happy to get that for the Hon. Mr Stephens.

The PRESIDENT: Will the Leader of the Opposition in future refrain from using the word 'bozo' when referring to anyone in this chamber. I won't tolerate it from either side of the chamber.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Darley.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. Mr Darley has the—

An honourable member interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! The Hon. Mr Darley.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Darley, just take your seat for a minute. The Hon. Mr Darley has been waiting very patiently to ask a question and I think it's—

The Hon. T.J. Stephens interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Mr Stephens, I am talking. You don't talk while I am talking. Will the Hon. Mr Malinauskas not interject. The Hon. Mr Darley has the floor and deserves the very same respect anyone deserves when they are on their feet asking a question. The Hon. Mr Darley.