No, that is a decrease based on the previous year of 1995-96. That is what we are trying to demonstrate here.
Hon. John Todd on Committee Report 2-13(3): Standing Committee On Infrastructure Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
In the Legislative Assembly on May 21st, 1996. See this statement in context.
Committee Report 2-13(3): Standing Committee On Infrastructure Report On The Review Of The 1996-97 Main Estimates
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
May 21st, 1996
Page 531
John Todd
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