Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do not think I am quite as heartless as the Member would like to present me, but I can tell the member that this decision was under consideration for some time, it was not something that was done all of a sudden. It certainly was not the first decision that I made as a minister. I can also tell you, Mr. Speaker, that I raised this issue specifically with the Standing Committee when we were considering it during Standing Committee consideration of the business plans for the department. I warned the committee at that time that this would be a politically sensitive issue. I received no advice at that time to make changes, so it went forward as part of the budget, and this reduction was in fact included in the budget that was approved by this house. Thank you Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 383-13(3): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Program
In the Legislative Assembly on October 3rd, 1996. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 383-13(3): Senior's Fuel Subsidy Program
Question 383-13(3): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Program
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 2nd, 1996
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