Ministerial Responsibility

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15:15): Further supplementary: in relation to the assistant minister's original answer, saying that she understands all the responsibilities prescribed to her, does that also include answering questions that she is responsible to this parliament for with the phrase, 'Why should I?'

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Lee.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: The Hon. Ms Lee does not require your advice. The Hon. Ms Lee.

The Hon. J.S. LEE (15:15): I have already provided my answer, sir.