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Last Monday, I am advised, a Ms Jenny Brogan from the department rang Ms Szuty and spoke to her about the proposals the Government had floated and indicated there would be some further discussion on the subject. That might not be the nth degree of consultation, but it is certainly a reasonable start, and I do not think that kind of contact is unreasonable.
Mr Berry: Pretty poor, I would say.
MR HUMPHRIES: Of course, the Opposition runs on the premise that if everything is not done by yesterday it is not done soon enough. I reject that assertion.
Ms Follett: It should be done before you announce it.
MR HUMPHRIES: I did not announce it; I was asked a question in the Assembly. I am doing my best to ensure that these things are done in a proper fashion, in appropriate time and at an appropriate pace. I am not going to be rushed by the Opposition into announcing decisions prematurely before proper consultation has occurred.
Mr Berry asks whether I will reverse my decision. The practical fact of the matter is that there has been no decision as yet. No decision has been made about where those particular tenants should go and, when the decision is made, I will certainly advise the Assembly. But the decision is still being consulted about and I will advise the Assembly when that is set in concrete.
Children with Intellectual Disabilities
MR STEFANIAK: Mr Speaker, my question is addressed to Mr Humphries as well.
Mr Berry: See whether you can get a straight answer out of him. You might be able to. He probably has the answer to your question in writing.
MR STEFANIAK: I am sure I will get a straight answer. I always get straight answers from Mr Humphries. What is the Government's policy, Mr Humphries, on the placement of intellectually disabled children in schools, and when will this policy be revised?
MR SPEAKER: Order! That is not a valid question.
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