Hospitals, Winter Demand

The Hon. T.T. NGO (15:24): Was that under your instruction?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:24): I feel as though I am in jeopardy here.

The Hon. K.J. Maher: You're always in jeopardy.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: The Labor opposition is suggesting that somehow I have inappropriately—

The PRESIDENT: The honourable Leader of the Opposition, we do not need your commentary.

The Hon. S.G. WADE: —suggested to the Chief Medical Officer that it might be a good idea to put an order in for influenza vaccines under the age of five. The fact of the matter is, I have had discussions with the Chief Medical Officer. The Chief Medical Officer has said that he has been able to secure supplies. I didn't order him to put the order in; I am very glad he did.

The PRESIDENT: Mr Ngo, I am going to allow you one more supplementary.