Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In consideration of Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1994-95, the Minister of Finance suggested to the House that, in spite of the supp, adding $2.229 million to the 1994-95 revised forecast, which would take it up to about $34 million, he was still confident that in the 1995-96 main estimates the department would be able to live with a budget of just over $31 million for social assistance. The Minister of Finance suggested that through better administration and controls over the distribution of social assistance these reductions would be achieved. I would like to find out from this Minister if she feels that the controls have been so lax as to allow a $3 million expenditure this year that we won't see next year.
Charles Dent on Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on April 7th, 1995. See this statement in context.
Bill 1: Appropriation Act, No. 2, 1995-96Committee Report 4-12(7): Report On The Review Of The 1995-96 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
April 6th, 1995
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