Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Honourable Mr. Antoine, Minister of DPW. Mr. Speaker, the honourable Minister of MACA referred today, to the amount of losses we have experienced as a government with regard to fires burning schools down and other buildings, mostly from vandalism. Mr. Speaker, there is also other damage done to buildings through vandalism, government buildings, in particular. It was also referenced by the Minister of MACA as to the cost to this government for fire insurance or insurance in general. My question is related to this particular subject, Mr. Speaker. We have an opportunity to offset some of the damage to these buildings or complete loss of buildings by simply hiring watchmen, in particular, night watchmen. I am wondering why this government has not taken on cheap insurance, if you want to call it that, by simply hiring watchmen in the communities to watch and attend public government buildings on the off hours as a way of preventing further losses to these buildings? I have been given this question, Mr. Speaker, by a number of my constituents in separate communities. I am asking this in general for all my communities, or for the territories in general. Why does this government not simply hire and invest money for hiring night watchmen to protect our buildings? Thank you.
Vince Steen on Question 150-13(6): Protection Of Public Buildings
In the Legislative Assembly on November 4th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Question 150-13(6): Protection Of Public Buildings
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 3rd, 1998
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