I guess my question would be whether or not then, since the department is aware this is going on, the department approves this additional salary being paid to those inmates who are cooking and cleaning for, in effect, themselves and any other camp attendees. If you weren't aware that it was going on, how do we know it's $2.50 for cooking and not $40 a day for cooking or $20 a day for cooking or something of this nature? Inmates do have a choice as to which camps they go to, so certainly it's a competitive environment for inmates if you are trying to make a go of a camp. I ask the question again if the department approves of this practice and, if so, how can they be certain this is the actual amount being paid?
Brendan Bell on Standing Committee On Social Programs Committee Comments
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Standing Committee On Social Programs Committee Comments
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 27th, 2003
Page 434
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