Struan Research Centre

The Hon. N.J. CENTOFANTI (Leader of the Opposition) (14:51): Supplementary: did the minister seek advice on the budget for the Struan Research Centre prior to stating on the radio and in the chamber that her government had committed over $5 million towards the construction of the new research centre?

The Hon. I.K. Hunter: How does that arise from the answer? Explain it to me.

The PRESIDENT: It doesn't arise from the answer, but if you want to answer it you can.

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries) (14:51): I am happy to answer that. The insurance money is paid to government and therefore the government has committed those funds.