Mark Vaile (Lyne, National Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I seek the indulgence of the chair to add to an answer.

David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The minister may proceed.

Mark Vaile (Lyne, National Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

In question time today there were a couple of issues raised by the member for Griffith that I indicated I would seek a response to, and I now have that response. Firstly, I have been advised that, from time to time, DFAT met with AWB representatives to discuss general wheat trade issues, including in December 1999. On the second issue, I have been advised that Bob Bowker has no recollection of a specific meeting with Mr Davidson Kelly in September 2000.

Kim Beazley (Brand, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Mr Speaker, I ask that the minister table his notes.

David Hawker (Speaker) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Was the minister speaking from confidential notes?

Mark Vaile (Lyne, National Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I was, Mr Speaker.