Well, I believe, Mr. Speaker, that is, in fact, what we have done. I think when we did the Hay Plan Job Evaluation System it was clearly recognized that some professions were, if you want, out of whack with their responsibilities that they have. There was a genuine effort made to try to bring about a more balanced approach to the way in which we compensate our staff based upon the responsibilities they have. As I said to Mr. Steen's earlier question, there is a significant increase in the annual salaries of community based nurses should we get an agreement signed off both in the collective side of things and on the pay equity end of things.
I would like to caution everybody about reading a statement on March 31, 1999 as it relates to surpluses, et cetera. I have already said in this House, and I will say again, that when I know exactly what the anticipated surplus is going to be and when I know we have paid down the accumulated debt and we are going to balance the budget, I will be only too happy to provide that to all the Members as I will to the Premier and to my Cabinet colleagues. I think it is a little early at this stage of the game to suggest the level of surplus that we are going to have. Clearly, if there is one, we will have to analyze, listen to what has been said in this House and try to target the areas where the monies should be spent. I cannot intervene in the collective bargaining process. I believe the offer, and I am going to say again and I will say it until March 31st if I cannot get an arrangement, that the offer that we have put on the table is a good one. It puts significant new money in the hands of our employees and the UNW has an obligation and responsibility to let the membership vote on this important issue.