Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my written question is for Premier Morin. Mr. Speaker my questions are:
1. What flexibility and discretion do the Cabinet and individual Ministers have when they negotiate contracts with senior staff and are they allotted a budget for departmental managers known as DM's, ADM's, and senior policy people?
2. What is the total salary expenditure as of March 31, 1997 for DM's including the people as per said and also including the benefits and the salaries?
3. How many employees currently receive a food allowance?
4. How many employees currently receive a VTA?
Thank you, Mr. Speaker.