Health Services

The Hon. J.E. HANSON (15:39): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking a question of the Minister for Health and Wellbeing.

Leave granted.

The Hon. J.E. HANSON: Given the Minister for Police's office has advised that it is government policy that if an opposition MP asks for a briefing and visits then they will receive them, why has the minister not responded to the shadow minister for health's request to receive briefings and organise hospital visits, a request that was sent approximately 4½ weeks ago?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:39): I won't be distracted and suggest, 'How did I go getting my briefing with chief executive Swan when I asked 3½ years ago?' What I will say is that I have already spoken to my chief executive to ensure that the visits by the opposition shadow minister are facilitated.