A number of Members were of the position that stricter amendments must be made to the FAA to ensure all Members have timely and effective input into new initiatives, budgeting adjustments and other expenditures. Committee members are concerned that new initiatives are announced with little or no input from Regular Members.

The Minister replied that he would do his best to notify Members of new initiatives and added that there needs to some flexibility in the FAA to respond effectively to emergencies. He further stated that there are guidelines for the use of supplementary appropriations, including special warrants, and Members are able to vote down appropriations.