The deficit accumulated over the 1999-2000 and 2000-2001 fiscal years. It was directly related to increases in staff recruitment and retention, security and Emergency Room physician services costs.
Clerk Of The House (Mr. David Hamilton) on Prior Years Accumulated Deficit
In the Legislative Assembly on October 16th, 2002. See this statement in context.
Prior Years Accumulated Deficit
Item 8: Returns To Written Questions
October 15th, 2002
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Clerk Of The House Mr. David Hamilton
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