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The Hon. J.E. HANSON (14:44): Supplementary based on that: is he willing to provide those answers in reply to my question today?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY (Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment) (14:45): I could not hear the honourable member's supplementary—

The PRESIDENT: Perhaps recast your—

The Hon. D.W. Ridgway interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Hon. Mr Ridgway, have you finished?

The Hon. D.W. Ridgway: Yes, I am now.

The PRESIDENT: Thank you. Mr Hanson, recast the question so the Hon. Mr Ridgway can hear.

The Hon. J.E. HANSON: Thank you for your protection, Mr President. Is the minister willing to provide the answers to Anthony Coles from Sinosphere to this parliament in answer to my question without notice?

The Hon. D.W. RIDGWAY: I thank the honourable member for his supplementary. Provided there are no confidentiality issues in relation to those answers, yes.