House debates Questions in Writing

Barker Electorate: Keith District Hospital (Question No. 352)

Tuesday, 14 June 2011 House of Representatives

Patrick Secker

Patrick Secker Barker, Liberal Party

asked the Minister for Health and Ageing, in writing, on 10 May 2011:

Does the Keith District Hospital receive support under the Multi-purpose Services program; if so, what sum; if not, why not?

Nicola Roxon

Nicola Roxon Gellibrand, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Health and Ageing

The answer to the honourable member's question is as follows:

The Keith District Hospital is not a Multi-Purpose Service. As such, it does not receive Australian Government funding for this purpose.