Not yet, Mr. Chairman. I have some general comments. Mr. Chairman, the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs is proposing only six per cent of their capital budget for mobile equipment, road maintenance, public health and fire protection. As you know, every time we deal with the capital budget I always emphasize that the basic community infrastructure should be put in all communities before other areas are looked at. It varies from community to community for the basic needs. Only six per cent is being proposed for the provision of road maintenance, public health and fire protection. Could I ask the Minister or his departmental officials in the area of basic infrastructure in terms of health, fire protection, water delivery, sewage and proper sanitation facilities are we up to par in all of the communities? I do not believe we are. I think the department should concentrate more in those areas so that all the basic needs are looked after before they go into the areas of recreation or other areas that M.A.C.A. is responsible for. I realize my question is general in terms but I think the Minister understands what I am trying to get. I have been pursuing this ever since I have taken a seat in the Legislature that the communities should at least receive all the basic infrastructure before the other well-off communities receive anything else. Thank you.
Henry Zoe on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1993-94 And Committee Report 1-12(3): Review Of The 1993-94 Capital Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on November 24th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 1, 1993-94 And Committee Report 1-12(3): Review Of The 1993-94 Capital Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
November 23rd, 1992
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