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She had also provided me with a copy of a letter to the Minister, Mr Humphries, on that issue. Mr Humphries had had lots of warning and plenty of time to discuss this issue. He did not mention, in the course of his suggestions to this Assembly, that I had said in my question to him, "A month ago I sought and was granted an urgent meeting with the Minister" to discuss this issue. No similar efforts were made by the members of the Opposition to try to discuss this issue with the Minister, Mr Connolly. I have been misrepresented and, in fact, I think there is a - - -
Mr Humphries: On a point of order, Madam Speaker: Nothing that Mr Berry has said is contradicted by what I said in my question today. He is debating a new matter. I said nothing of the kind that is contrary to what Mr Berry has said.
MADAM SPEAKER: Mr Berry can proceed with a personal explanation.
MR BERRY: Thank you. For Mr Humphries to try to compare what I raised with him on 20 March 1991 with the efforts of the Opposition last week is completely fallacious. You had plenty of time to deal with it and did not. You did not give Mr Connolly the same chance.
PAPERS
MR BERRY (Manager of Government Business): For the information of members, I present the following papers:
Australian Capital Territory Electoral Commission - Annual Report 1993-94, pursuant to section 9 of the Electoral Act 1992.
ACT Electricity and Water Authority - Annual Report 1993-94 including financial statements and the Auditor-General's report, pursuant to section 79A of the Electricity and Water Authority Act 1988.
Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme - Annual Report 1993-94, pursuant to section 35 of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act 1983.
Department of Health - Annual Report 1993-94 including financial statements and Auditor-General's report, pursuant to section 97 of the Audit Act 1989 and annual reports for:
Mental Health Act 1983
Chiropractors and Osteopaths Board
Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists Board
Dental Board
Medical Board
Nurses Board
Optometrists Board
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