Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I took the question as notice as to the timetable for the report of the committee. I cannot necessarily agree with the Member that the report will be a long time coming. I will, when I respond to the question taken as notice, give a timetable for responding. Yesterday, I was accused of not being able to listen well. I have a three year old son who does not enunciate very well, and I think that I listen very clearly. I have listened to the recommendations that have been given to me and where the funding should come from to provide this service. One of the suggestions was already in the business plan which was presented to the Standing Committee on Social Programs. One would require a reduction in social assistance or income support payments to people who are already desperately in need. The other required moving funds from the Housing Corporation into the Department of Education, Culture, and Employment. Given the tone of the questions I have heard to the Minister responsible for the Housing Corporation in the last few days, I am not sure how much support there would be for reducing funding to the corporation at this time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Charles Dent on Question 162-13(4): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Program
In the Legislative Assembly on January 29th, 1997. See this statement in context.
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Question 162-13(4): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Program
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