Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think any government is measured on two things. First, it is based on what it achieves and secondly, on the level of fiscal responsibility it shows in managing public money. In terms of our government, we have set up what we believe is required to achieve a tall order of priorities that we have collectively set. This is a big piece of what our purpose is. We need to have the ability to achieve that. Otherwise, if we just zero in on the fiscal responsibility, which is very important, then we are not fulfilling our obligation to the public. On the fiscal responsibility side, I hear the Member loud and clear. I agree with him. I agree with all the comments in terms of the need to be fiscally responsible. At the same time, we have to achieve what we said we would achieve. It is a matter of having a balance between the two. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Committee Motion 4-14(2): To Amend The Schedule To Bill 6: Interim Appropriation Act, 2000-2001 (carried)
In the Legislative Assembly on March 30th, 2000. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 4-14(2): To Amend The Schedule To Bill 6: Interim Appropriation Act, 2000-2001 (carried)
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 30th, 2000
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