Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Health and Social Services, the Honourable Michael Miltenberger. Mr. Speaker, last week when the Minister gave his Budget Address, he was wearing old moccasins. What he was meaning is that we are in a time of limited financial means and that we must make do with what we have. Mr. Speaker, I see a lot of money going to upgrades in schools and hospitals. Maintaining current facilities eats up a lot of capital dollars. This is fine when infrastructure exists in an area, but it is frustrating when no infrastructure exists. What it has created is a situation of haves and have-nots. Is the priority of health and social services the protection of people or the protection of assets? Thank you.
Leon Lafferty on Question 25-14(6): Capital Spending In Support Of Community Services
In the Legislative Assembly on February 17th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Question 25-14(6): Capital Spending In Support Of Community Services
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 16th, 2003
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Leon Lafferty North Slave
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