Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, a year ago, we increased the food allowance and I believe the year before that as well, with an additional $1 million overall in total. We had committed at that time, in consideration of other improvements to the program as well, so that we have a concerted approach to it, and one that looks at all the issues of income support. We directed some funding for those individuals who have disabilities, persons with disabilities, and so forth. The commitment we had made, Mr. Speaker, a year ago, was to ensure that we, on an annual basis, review the food program. We did when we increased the funding for the food area. We included personal items in that. We are in the process of analyzing the survey that has been done. The analysis is underway of the program. I believe the survey has been completed, Mr. Speaker, but analysis has to be done yet so that we can look at changes in the program. Thank you.
Jake Ootes on Question 444-14(5): Income Support Food Allowance Increase Needed
In the Legislative Assembly on October 30th, 2002. See this statement in context.
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Question 444-14(5): Income Support Food Allowance Increase Needed
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 29th, 2002
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