Repatriation General Hospital

The Hon. J.E. HANSON (15:29): Supplementary, which I will do at a slower pace for the Treasurer: what is the estimated cost of the proposal to open 50 beds at the Repat?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (15:29): That's a question that should more appropriately be directed to the Minister for Health. I am sure he would be happy to provide some sort of response. If I could just explain to the member, the Treasurer has responsibility, together with his colleagues, for bringing down the state budget. We deliver an overall appropriation to the Minister for Health and all other ministers. Ultimately, the challenging decisions in relation to the allocation of their budget appropriations are issues for the ministers and their departments.