Mr. Chairman, I do not disagree with what the Member is saying in principle. I think it could be done. It would, however, mean some delay because we could not begin it and have something as quickly as we could by renovating an office and making that adjustment. So there would be a delay in it and I suspect that we are probably talking about considerably more money if you are going to build or buy a building that is going to be suitable for this kind of purpose. You are probably looking at $400,000 to buy it, plus renovate, because you still have to do the other half. You still have to spend the $200,000 or so to renovate the space currently occupied by the Commissioner for Justice's needs.
Joe Handley on Bill 3: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2002-2003
In the Legislative Assembly on March 13th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 3: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 3, 2002-2003
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 12th, 2003
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