Thank you, Mr. Chairman. With regard to the motion, there is a view from Ministers and myself as Premier that the motion is one that Members of the Legislature should debate because it is addressing a need some of the Members have on the other side. How you organize and try to keep the government accountable is really the prerogative of the MLAs, so it is our view that we think the MLAs are in the best position to decide that. As Ministers and certainly as the Premier, we will not take part in the debate or vote on it. We think it is a commendable motion that the interests of small and outlying communities should be held in the highest esteem by this Legislature and the way you do it is for the Members of the Legislature to decide. That is the position we will take on that. Thank you.
Stephen Kakfwi on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 26th, 2002. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 26th, 2002
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