Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I do hear a good argument from the other side and I think it is important that we do substantiate our reason. The Department of Justice requires additional office space, as I indicated. There is a chronology of events that indicate or substantiates a need for more office space. Certainly my contacts will want to ensure that we do have some consideration here that we do require that space. Again, we have been working with the Commissioner's office to agree to certain terms on her relocation and, from my understanding she has, so I do not think there is a problem with the Commissioner herself. Again, as the department grows, we are going to require more space as we take on more responsibilities. We do say that the current Courthouse has an acute need that has been growing over the past seven years. That is my statement. Thank you.
Roger Allen 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
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