Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The plan of the department is not to privatize any more of the services we provide. I understand the concern of the Member. I just wanted to mention that I regret the increase of the cost to the public on motor vehicle licences and services as much as any of the measures we have taken in trying to address the government's overall fiscal position. This was part of a small attempt by this department in this activity to try to add to the budget restraint that we had undertaken. The privatization of this activity, although the revenue to this department did not increase, the cost of providing that service decreased because we were no longer using our staff to do that. There was a savings to the government in the long-run and if you work it through, it helped in a small way towards the financial position this government was in. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 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 26th, 1998
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Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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