NORTHERN CONNECTIONS

The Hon. J.S.L. DAWKINS (14:53): As a further supplementary question, is the minister concerned that, four months after local government bodies were promised a forum, it has not eventuated?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy) (14:53): No, indeed; I am not concerned, because I am absolutely confident that the Minister for the Northern Suburbs has this well managed and well under way.