Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I thank the Member for the question. Mr. Speaker, I am having difficulty getting it across to him that I may support the program and I may support the increase for the subsidies, but it is still the decision of the appropriate department as to whether they will do it or not. I do not know if the Member is suggesting I put my weight as a Minister behind the request, that is fine. I have no problem supporting requests from seniors provided we can afford them and provided the department is in favour of it as well. However, I cannot just on my own make these types of decisions, Mr. Speaker. Thank you.
Vince Steen on Question 202-14(3): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Increase
In the Legislative Assembly on November 3rd, 2000. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 202-14(3): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Increase
Question 202-14(3): Seniors' Fuel Subsidy Increase
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 2nd, 2000
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