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443. Hon ALISON XAMON to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Local Government:

This question without notice of which some notice has been given is on behalf of Hon Robin Chapple who is out of the chamber on urgent parliamentary business.

I refer to the article “Marble Bar Airport the target of $8.5 million COVID-19 package” published in the North West Telegraph of 24 April 2020.

(1)  Would the minister agree that the aim of funding is to support small business and local concerns?

416. Hon ALISON XAMON to the minister representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum:

My question without notice is asked on behalf of Hon Robin Chapple who is out of the Parliament on urgent parliamentary business.

I refer to the article “New Standard Energy to leave wells forsaken”, published by Energy News Bulletin on 29 April 2020.

(1)  Does the minister agree that the uncapped wells represent a potential environmental catastrophe?