Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have a question for the Minister responsible for Government Services and Public Works. For the past several months, I have been attempting to acquire a copy of certain leases which the government has entered into with private property holders in my constituency. Senior officials in the Department of Public Works have repeatedly stated that the government has not been inclined to permit the release of these leases to Members of the Legislative Assembly, or that their policy on this matter is under review. I find this response absolutely unacceptable. The public, and its representatives in this House, should have every right to know how the government is spending its money when it enters into leasing arrangements. Mr. Speaker, my question is, will the Minister responsible for Government Service and Public Works advise the House whether he has established a policy which prohibits the release of leasing information to the public, or members of this House?
Ernie Bernhardt on Question O719-12(2): Establish Policy On Release Of Information
In the Legislative Assembly on September 9th, 1992. See this statement in context.
Question O719-12(2): Establish Policy On Release Of Information
Item 5: Oral Questions
September 8th, 1992
Page 850
Ernie Bernhardt Kitikmeot
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