Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I understand that Cabinet's decision was not required, even though this was a negotiated extension to a lease. I understand that any negotiated contracts of CAP have to have approval of Cabinet. I do not understand what the difference between this negotiated contract, lease or whatever you want to call it, and an ordinary negotiated contract. Both seem to require a decision of Cabinet. Why would a Cabinet decision be involved in the case of a negotiated contract which may not be $8 or $10 million, may only be $250,000 or whatever; why would their authority be required and a negotiated lease of this size, there is no approval required?
Vince Steen on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 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 16th, 1998
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