Mr BRERETON —My question is addressed to the Prime Minister. I refer to the former Minister for Transport and Regional Development's claim that he had not attempted to acquit his TA claims until January this year, some 10 months after he became a minister, and then with a heavy cold. Prime Minister, isn't this excuse factually incorrect? Weren't 60 per cent of all the former minister's false TA claims actually lodged with DAS in June 1996? Prime Minister, will you now table copies of these claims?

Mr HOWARD —I will have to look at that. I will have to look at it because I cannot recollect, without looking at the documentation, in a way that will enable me to precisely answer the honourable gentleman's question. I will look at it, and I will come back to the House.

Mr Crean —Today?

Mr HOWARD —If that is appropriate, yes. If it is not, it will be next week.