Hon. Don Morin's return to Question W44-12(2), asked by Mr. Dent on June 25, 1992:

1) In 1991-92, revenue generated from the five per cent fee on purchases was $486,107. This fee is not a tax, but rather is a part of the licence fee collected from licensees.

2) The annual budget of the liquor licensing and inspections function is as follows: salaries and wages, $283,000, 5.1 person years; travel and transport, $112,000; material and supplies, $8000; purchased services, $6000; contract services, $23,000; other expenses, $1000; fees and payments, $25,000; total expenditures, of $458,000 and 5.1 person years.