Mr. Speaker, I will commit that the department will review how the regional offices in fact handle architectural contracts. If there is in fact any abuse, as the Member suggests here, we will put our efforts into correcting this. But, again, I will commit to the House that I will respond and look into whether in fact this allegation has merit. Again, the original point here, Mr. Speaker, was whether or not this department is still responding on negotiated contracts. I would like to point out, Mr. Speaker, that at this point in time, percentage wise from 1998 to 1999, five percent of our overall contracts were negotiated. Up to now, in 1999, 26 percent is being negotiated. So there should not be any suggestion that we are not responding to negotiated contract requests. Thank you.
Vince Steen on Question 223-13(7): GNWT Negotiated Contracts Policy
In the Legislative Assembly on July 26th, 1999. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 223-13(7): GNWT Negotiated Contracts Policy
Question 223-13(7): GNWT Negotiated Contracts Policy
Item 6: Oral Questions
July 25th, 1999
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