Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, earlier today I asked a question to the Minister of Finance. He said he would be meeting the deadline, which he indicated to me on November 20, with regard to strengthening the role of the deputy minister and comptroller general and to make them more independent of each other. Mr. Speaker, when the Minister was commenting on the proposed estimates for the 1993-94 budget this past Monday, he stated "There is a plan which has been put together. It rests with Madam Premier and myself at the present time. As I promised Mr. Zoe last year, it will be reported to the Assembly this session." Mr. Speaker, I checked back to November 20 and that is exactly the same thing he told us then. He indicated the plan is in place and was being reviewed by Madam Premier. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister to explain what has held up this decision at the political level.
Henry Zoe on Question 353-12(3): Status Of Comptroller General And Deputy Minister Positions
In the Legislative Assembly on February 25th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Question 353-12(3): Status Of Comptroller General And Deputy Minister Positions
Item 5: Oral Questions
February 24th, 1993
Page 612
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