Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I asked that question because of the fact that when we initially implemented a payroll tax, the actuals and the projected revenues were $7.8 million. However, the actual revenue received by the government was to the tune of $11.8 million, when you look at the 1994-95 budget. This year, with the revenue estimated, they anticipate to receive anywhere from $12.4 million in payroll taxes. Having said that, the Minister's budget, as we all know, is presented as a deficit budget. But looking at where these revenues are going to be coming in from, it would be helpful to the Members of this House -- we all know that liquor revenues are going up, as well as goods and services revenues -- if the Department of Finance could advise their projected revenues so we may determine the cause for the increased projected amounts placed in the budget book. Thank you.
Jeannie Marie-Jewell on Question 125-12(7): Budget Estimate Increases In Forecasted Revenues
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 1995. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 125-12(7): Budget Estimate Increases In Forecasted Revenues
Question 125-12(7): Budget Estimate Increases In Forecasted Revenues
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 20th, 1995
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Jeannie Marie-Jewell Thebacha
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