Pearce, Ms D.A.

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (15:06): My question is to the Minister for Human Services regarding disability services. If it, in fact, transpires that the statement purported to be released from the family of Debbie Pearce turns out to be either a misrepresentation or not approved by the family, will you let your staff take the fall for you?

The PRESIDENT: Minister, you will not answer that. It is a hypothetical question. We did that yesterday.

The Hon. K.J. Maher: You can answer if you want.

The PRESIDENT: No.

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Order! She is not going to answer the question; it was a hypothetical question.

The Hon. J.M.A. Lensink interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Minister!

Members interjecting:

The PRESIDENT: Minister, please; enough. The Hon. Ms Centofanti has the call.