Mr. Speaker, I was going to raise a point of order, however, I will clarify the issue. First of all, I was appointed the Minister in 1992. I cannot be held responsible for the decisions or responsibilities of the Minister who was formally in my capacity. However, I want to indicate that I have raised the matter with my colleagues and my colleagues have raised the issue with me. They are concerned about the under-expenditure of these financial resources. We have already, during a discussion in Cabinet, said we were not happy. In fact, most of the Members have indicated to me they were not happy with the way in which this took place. I have raised the matter with my department in those areas for which we are responsible for delivering programs on behalf of this Assembly and this government.
I just want to indicate as well, Mr. Speaker, there are a number of factors. People should recognize that we spent 86 per cent of those dollars that were allocated to us. What we are talking about here is approximately 14 per cent of the dollars. There are many factors. The unfortunate situation, Mr. Speaker, is that the information that is provided here may not be accurate. The problem is we are dealing with a report that was tabled and the department has not had an opportunity to review the facts in this report. There is refutable information in this report. I would like to ask the consideration of the Members, we need the time to review this report and to properly answer the questions, issues and concerns of Members of this House. It is very difficult for me to review the report. I have read the summary and, in my view, it is not completely accurate.