Mr. Chairman, I had one particular comment to make with regard to DPW. Mr. Chairman, as a Standing Committee on Finance Member I made most of my comments in SCOF, but I am still concerned as a Member at the amount of money we spend to look after the government, a total amount of $125 million. In addition to the $17 million, this is to look after the operation of $5000 for 5000 people in the territories. I think that is just too much. Does the Minister know of any way where he can look at cutting back? In a time of restraint, we go to our constituencies and see new vehicles. There is no concerted effort on the government's part to look at possibly sacrificing one year to cut back the cost of purchasing new vehicles. There is no consideration toward leasing of vehicles, as opposed to out right purchase. These are things which the government should be looking at. Has there been any consideration of how the Minister's department can try and save more money?
Jeannie Marie-Jewell on Committee Motion 113-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 9
In the Legislative Assembly on March 22nd, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 113-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 9
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 21st, 1993
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
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