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schools had to close. The only justification that it could give - and Dr Kinloch did not even try to embark on this area - for the school closures would have to be argued on the basis of a financial situation, and it is not prepared to enter into that.
The best defence of the school closures came from Mr Humphries who said that this Government is moving ahead. It is like two lemmings, one of which says to the other, "What are we doing?". The response is, "I don't know, but at least we're moving ahead". This Government, lemming-like, is moving ahead on school closures.
MR ACTING SPEAKER: The discussion is concluded.
CONSERVATION, HERITAGE AND ENVIRONMENT - STANDING COMMITTEE
Membership
MR ACTING SPEAKER: I have been notified in writing of the nominations of Mrs Nolan and Mr Berry to be members of the Standing Committee on Conservation, Heritage and Environment. As I have received more nominations than there are places, a ballot to determine the committee member will be taken, pursuant to standing order 222. The bells will now be rung for four minutes, and a ballot will be taken.
The bells having been rung -
Mr Berry: Mr Acting Speaker, I seek leave to make a short statement in relation to my candidature for this position.
MR ACTING SPEAKER: Is leave granted? Leave is granted, but please do not take any more than about five minutes.
MR BERRY: I require only a short time, Mr Acting Speaker. I and the Labor Opposition will be even-handed about this, and we would be happy to grant leave to the other candidate.
Mr Kaine: Three minutes.
MR ACTING SPEAKER: He has five. I said five.
Mr Kaine: If he cannot say why he is qualified for it in three minutes, he does not get the job.
MR ACTING SPEAKER: No, I think I said five, Chief Minister, but no more than five. Carry on, Mr Berry.
MR BERRY: Mr Acting Speaker, this committee has played an important role, and will play an increasingly important role, in the future of this city in the areas about which it is concerned. In the past there has been some difficulty with the decision making process in that committee because of the requirement to reach consensus.
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