Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Prime Minister, upon notice, on 28 June 2012:

With reference to the answer to question on notice no. 1867:

(1)   What funding has the department provided to supplement the Cabinet Trust Fund in each of the following years: (a) 2008; (b) 2009; (c) 2010; (d) 2011; and (e) 2012, to date.

(2)   Have ministers been advised of an increase in the contribution required to cover the increased costs associated with providing catering to Cabinet and its committees.

Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The Prime Minister has provided the following answer to the honourable senator's question:

I am advised that the answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

(1)   Further to Questions on Notice 1867, 1810 and 1696, and consistent with long standing practice, the Cabinet Trust Fund covers 50 per cent of the costs associated with providing catering to Cabinet and its committees. The remaining costs are met by the department.

(2)   Ministers' contributions are sufficient to meet the required contribution to the costs of catering for Cabinet and its committees.