Senator Abetz asked the Ministers representing the Minister for Defence, the Minister representing the Minister for Defence Science and Personnel and the Minister representing the Minister for Defence Materiel With reference to the department and all agencies within the Minister's portfolio: (1) What was the total cost of allowances for government employees or contractors working at sea for the 2010-11 financial year. (2) What is the daily allowance for working at sea. (3) How many days in total were spent at sea in the 2010-11 financial year.