Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Good afternoon. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Lewis is correct. I remember back that far and I'm sure you do as well, Mr. Speaker. In my responsibilities right now, I have foreseen into the summer and I've sent letters to departments, to Ministers, about what kinds of supplementary appropriations we feel should be allowed. I believe the wording is "those of an emergency nature." I've also made a commitment that we will meet with the Standing Committee on Finance in the third week of August to bring them right up to date on what is happening with our spending, what our fiscal picture is, and how our negotiations with Ottawa are going. By that means, I think there are still some safeguards out there and I intend to be vigilant with the departments and with the government, and not fall into a method of handling certain situations that perhaps the previous government used. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
John Pollard on Question 578-12(7): Controls Placed On Government Spending Prior To Election
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 1995. See this statement in context.
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Question 578-12(7): Controls Placed On Government Spending Prior To Election
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 11th, 1995
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John Pollard Hay River
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