Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Since the budget of last year, there has been a $140,000 cut to the level of funding the region has been allocated; we have basically taken a $140,000 cut to the level of funds we are getting. It's unacceptable that someone from one riding will have a court cost of $55, yet in other areas it's almost up to $165 which is almost $110 more between one constituency and the other. I think we're talking about budget restraint, trying to bring people in line and also fairness as to how this money is allocated. I think we have to seriously look at the amount of resources that are spent, that we somehow try to ensure that the court costs aren't any higher in any one place versus the other place. Regarding the question of being accountable and also talking about the deficit, why isn't the Minister taking that into consideration in this case?
David Krutko on Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
In the Legislative Assembly on May 21st, 1996. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Question 272-13(3): Funding For Beaufort/delta Legal Services Clinic
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 20th, 1996
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