Thank you, Madam Chair. The policy by definition has to stay intact in its basic outline and if it changes too substantially then it is not going to be the business policy any more. The exemption would be null and void to the internal trade agreement, it will not apply. Again, tinkering with the policy just to see what will happen might have some merit. I suppose you would have to have some substantive reason to go with making changes not just to, for instance, adjust the temperature to see what is going to happen a year down the road. The other suggestions that the Member makes we can take those into consideration. Just to remind Members again, as I said in the beginning, get rid of it, leave it as it is, because there is no overwhelming consensus on what we should do or go forward with some changes to improve and support the development of our economy. The first one is not being considered at this time. The policy will stay in place and, at this time, I am prepared to go forward to the Cabinet with suggested changes and seek support for those changes. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 11th, 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
February 10th, 1997
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