Public Transport Privatisation

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (14:25): Supplementary: will the commercial and economics branch of the Department of Treasury and Finance provide support and advice in the process for the privatisation of the public rail and transport network?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer) (14:25): All sections of Treasury, from the Treasurer down, are willing and ready, if required and if asked, to assist, but the process will be managed by the minister and his department.