Richard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration) Share this | Hansard source

Thanks, Mr Temporary Chairman. I am not sure it is a case of whether or not I wish to answer; I think it is reasonable that I respond to Senator Carr. I am disappointed that I am not able to provide answers to the questions that he is asking. I think he is asking reasonable questions of the government and I am not happy that I am not able to give him that advice. I put that on the table as part of the debate. My action in taking the questions on notice is quite genuine. It is so that I can provide him with the information.