Mr. Chairman, would also like to congratulate you on your new position as Speaker. When I say "new position," I am thinking that it has been a long time since I was an MLA back in 1970. It is kind of new being here again. I would like to congratulate you again for being acclaimed to your old post as Speaker.

For awhile, I was convinced to go for the ninth position. But, after listening to all of you, I think the money that is to be paid to the Minister's new position should be looked at to see if it could be better used on programs in communities rather than creating new posts.

This ninth position doesn't sound like a new item. There is talk about the probability of getting a Deputy Premier on-line. It seems to me that we are creating more positions again. I thought maybe we should consider it during the mid-term review. Maybe we should put this item back on the agenda. I don't feel that it is the proper time to support it. I feel that most Members feel the same way. Where I come from, people have thought that programs should be put in place and supported. Apparently, there will be a lot of cutbacks in the future. I don't think there is any room for new positions to be created. At this time, I don't think I will support it. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.