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the picture straight on the Griffin Centre. I believe that on Friday a meeting is being held by a number of people to form an organisation called "Friends of the Griffin Centre". I believe it stems from a meeting that was held with me by the Council of Cultural Societies, who actually lease the Griffin Centre. Members of it came and saw me about a month ago and asked whether I would be prepared to grant a 10-year lease on the Griffin Centre in its current state. I advised no. They asked why, and I said it was because I could not give any guarantee that the Griffin Centre - the bricks and mortar that were on that site - would be there in 10 years' time. As a result of that there has apparently been some speculation that there are proposals afoot within the Government to sell off that Griffin Centre area.
I want to make the record quite clear. The Government is committed to community involvement within Civic, and at this stage the community involvement of various organisations would naturally be located at that site - the Griffin Centre site. With regard to the technical aspects of Mr Moore's question, I shall find out the details.
Mr Moore: On a point of order, Mr Speaker; the question really was: what consideration is the Office of Industry and Development giving to a proposal involving that site and the Canberra Times site?
MR DUBY: As I have said, Mr Speaker, I am unaware of any proposal by Concrete Constructions concerning that site. I shall make inquiries and get back to the member with the relevant information.
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR
MR SPEAKER: I draw members' attention to the presence in the gallery of the Honourable Alex Bartlett, MP, a member of the national parliament of the Solomon Islands. On behalf of all members of the Assembly, I extend to Mr Bartlett a very warm welcome.
QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE
Influenza Vaccine
MR STEFANIAK: My question is to the Minister for Health, Education and the Arts. Is the Minister aware of reports in the media - for example, the Canberra Times of 7 and 10 April this year - in regard to the shortage of influenza vaccine in the ACT and is he aware of the demand for influenza vaccine in the ACT? If so, what action is being taken in this Territory to ensure that adequate supplies of vaccine are available for those at risk of infection this winter?
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