Ambulance Supplies

The Hon. T.T. NGO (15:17): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Health and Wellbeing a question regarding ambulance supplies.

Leave granted.

The Hon. T.T. NGO: I refer to Carol, a caller to ABC radio Adelaideon Monday who explained her experience with overworked paramedics. She said:

…she was looking for a pen…she said, 'Oh no, they don't give us pens now or paper.'

My question to the minister is: why are paramedics no longer being provided with pens or paper?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:18): I thank the honourable member for his question. I have no information that suggests that ambulance officers are not being provided with pens and paper. I will make inquiries and provide the member information on notice.