Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker, in the past few weeks we have been hearing from ministers and deputy ministers about the possible amalgamation of Public Works and Services, the Housing Corporation and Transportation. To date, ordinary Members have not received any details about what is planned. It is crucial that all Members of this Legislature have a chance to talk about this proposal before anything is actually set in place.

We need to consider this as a whole Legislature before we decide whether this is a good plan. We need to look at it carefully. Mr. Speaker, we need to see a plan, a blue print that lays out the amalgamation proposal. It needs to show us the implications to programs and services. It needs to show the impact on staff. More importantly, it needs to clearly show how the amalgamation will result in a more efficient department. As a caucus, we would recommend that a discussion paper on the amalgamation of Public Works and Services, the Housing Corporation and Transportation be tabled in the House during this session. This would allow all Members to comment on the plan and would give the public a clear picture on the wheres and whys of this amalgamation.

Mr. Speaker, later today I will be following up with the Premier on the involvement of all Members in discussing this amalgamation proposal. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.