Mr. Chairman, I can only be categorical about the experience I have had with the Department of Public Works and Services. As I stated earlier, in matters such as lease extensions or signing leases after a competitive process has been completed, there is not consultation with any Minister. That is generally an accepted practice for any kind of contract for which the deputy minister has, to speak in generic terms, a responsibility. I cannot guarantee that my predecessors followed the same practice. In summary, I do not know prior to my own taking on the responsibility in this portfolio.
Mr. Lovely on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 13th, 1998. 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 12th, 1998
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Lovely
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