Page 3270 - Week 12 - Thursday, 19 November 1992

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MR BERRY: You do not have much of a chance to answer a question here because - - -

Mr Cornwell: In your case it would be a Greek chorus.

MR BERRY: I give up.

MRS CARNELL: I ask a supplementary question. The figures that I have tabled and have indicated to Mr Berry that he should look at show that last November Health was 2 per cent under budget. Does Mr Berry accept that, on the basis of his statement yesterday that at this time last year Health was 3 per cent over, there is a discrepancy? Does he undertake to get back to this Assembly and explain that discrepancy?

Mr Berry: Are you talking about expenditure or activity levels?

MRS CARNELL: I am talking about expenditure, which is exactly what you said yesterday, and I checked it. Read Hansard.

MR BERRY: I will take it on notice.

Ms Follett: She might want to make a speech.

MR BERRY: Let her make a speech, and then I will take it on notice. That is the easiest way.

International Soccer Events

MR LAMONT: My question is directed to the Deputy Chief Minister, as he has answered the other question extremely well, in his capacity as Minister for Sport. What is the Government doing to promote Canberra as a venue for major international soccer events?

Mr De Domenico: How would he know? Ask Mr Primrose. He is on the soccer committee.

MADAM SPEAKER: Mr De Domenico, you will desist from interjecting.

MR BERRY: If we can get the little flock over the other side to be quiet for a moment or two, I will tell them what the Government has done to promote Canberra as a venue for major international soccer events.

Mr De Domenico: Your arrogance is well known. That is a very arrogant answer.

MR BERRY: No, I am treating you with a bit of contempt. I think that would probably be closer to it.

As I announced to the media today, the Government has acted speedily in securing one of a series of four games to be played in Australia between the Brazilian youth soccer team and the Young Socceroos in December this year. On Wednesday, 9 December, at 8 pm, we will host one of the four SBS Youth Challenge 92 matches at the Bruce Stadium. Canberra will also be hosting two


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