Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I, too, have given this item into consideration. I do have some concerns that this has gone to the next level from laying of a conflict of interest complaint to the public inquiry stage. However, without knowing more of it, I cannot at this time, look at anybody else, whether it is the Premier or one of my fellow colleagues from the Ordinary Members' side and say to them that before there is a final result here, I think you should be out of a position. There is still more information that needs to be given and that is what the next stage is for. I know there has been a lot of grey area in this whole matter. We cannot define that just yet and maybe there are many out there who have and many out there who have made their own minds up already. I, for one, cannot make myself predetermine if one is innocent or guilty, not at this stage. When the results come back and at that time, I will make it clear where I stand on any of the issues if what has gone forward has been found to have substance. I would like to say that one other concern I have is, though that the motion calls for the Honourable Don Morin to remain as Minister without portfolio but not to attend meetings of Cabinet and Financial Management Board, I take it they are willing to pay him. If they are going to pay the man, we had better get some work out of him. Thank you, Mr. Speaker, I do not support the motion.
Floyd Roland on Motion 20-13(5): Request For Premier To Relinquish His Responsibilities
In the Legislative Assembly on June 1st, 1998. See this statement in context.
Motion 20-13(5): Request For Premier To Relinquish His Responsibilities
Item 16: Motions
May 31st, 1998
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