2015-10-20
Speech in parliament: My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. The Wembley Primary School council recently conducted a survey which was sent to parents of all students at the school to gauge the impacts and concerns they might have about the countless daily diesel truck movements along Francis Street in very close proximity to the school.
One key finding of the survey is that the asthma rate amongst children at the school is roughly 20 per cent—double the state average. Despite these concerning figures there have been no curfews put on truck movements along Francis Street during school hours, as there are on Somerville Road.
In response, the school council has requested a meeting with the minister to discuss this concerning health trend and what can be done. Unfortunately the government has not responded at this stage, so I am asking again on the school’s behalf. I ask: will the minister meet with the Wembley Primary School council as soon as possible to discuss its concerns?