Question On Notice No. 1992 asked in the Legislative Council on 14 March 2019 by Hon Robin Chapple
Question Directed to the: Minister for Regional Development representing the Minister for Commerce
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to the use of booking agents, booking platforms or multinational online travel agencies by departmental staff and Ministers, and I ask:
(a) in the last year have ministerial departments used the services of booking agents, booking platforms or multinational online travel agencies other than Corporate Travel Management (CTM) for the provision of accommodation for the Minister, ministerial staff and departmental staff; and
(b) if yes to (a), please list the following information:
(i) the name of the booking agency, booking platform or multinational online travel agency;
(ii) the number of times it was used;
(iii) for which portfolio area of responsibility;
(iv) who the booking was made for;
(v) and the reason for the travel; and
(vi) the reason why CTM was not used for the booking?
Answered on 11 April 2019
Please refer to Legislative Council Question on Notice 1996.