Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to an oral question, asked by Mr. Koe on November 30, 1992, regarding the justification for hiring additional positions.
The old Department of Government Services had five regional superintendents. After consolidation, these superintendents were replaced by manager positions. In three regions, the positions have become vacant because of promotion or resignation. These positions are now being filled through competition.
The information technology professionals advertisement covers competitions for vacancies in existing positions in the systems and computer services division. Staffing action is required in order to meet clients' demands. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.