Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I do thank the Minister for that commitment. Mr. Chairman, I do not think that anyone is denying that negotiated and sole-sourced contracts did and would still continue to serve as a very useful tool. But, we have an obligation to protect the creditability of this government, and perception in many cases is reality. I am just wondering if the Minister could identify for us what the fundamental difference is between a request for proposal and a publicly tendered contract. We have heard today about a particular contract that has been raised across the floor. I am not prepared to discuss that particular contract, but we heard today the price was the consideration. What is the fundamental difference? If you are telling us that price is the determining factor, the same thing would be accomplished by a public tender. What is the fundamental difference? Thank you.
Jane Groenewegen on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 23rd, 1997. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
October 22nd, 1997
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