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believe that, if the Assembly requires a closer scrutiny, as has been suggested by Mr Kaine's motion, of the assets and the associated debt, then certainly it will not find the Government standing in the way of that request for a closer scrutiny. The only difficulty that I have with it is that it is likely to be quite an expensive proposition to hire an independent auditor to undertake this work - work which is being undertaken already by my very capable public servants. Nevertheless, I will not oppose the undertaking of an independent audit, except to say that I am worried that we have not budgeted for it and that it would clearly be a quite expensive proposition.

I do not oppose Mr Kaine's motion. I can understand his wish to get information other than that supplied by the public service, although I do not believe that it is totally warranted. But I will have to look at where we can find the money to undertake this audit, and I will do so if that is the wish of the Assembly.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

HIV, ILLEGAL DRUGS AND PROSTITUTION - SELECT COMMITTEE

MR MOORE (11.17): I move:

That -

(1) a select committee be appointed to inquire into and report on AIDS, illegal drugs and prostitution in the ACT with particular reference to:

(a) the effectiveness of current legal and social controls enabling action to prevent the spread of AIDS;

(b) the effectiveness of current legal controls on prostitution and drug-taking;

(c) alternative social, medical or legal proposals which may assist in restricting the further spread of AIDS; and

(d) other such matters relating to the issue of AIDS in the ACT which the committee considers should be drawn to the attention of the Assembly;

(2) the committee shall report at its earliest convenience;

(3) the committee shall consist of four members, namely, Ms Maher, Mr Moore, Mrs Nolan and Mr Wood;

(4) the majority of members constitutes a quorum of the committee;

(5) the committee be provided with the necessary additional staff, facilities and resources; and

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