Mr. Chairman, it's the deputy minister's assessment that we are keeping pace quite well, on both formula financing and financial issues around devolution, without this expenditure of $16,000. She feels she can economize. It is important but, as the Member will notice, we are economizing in a lot of important areas. But we are going to manage well in times of restraint. Exactly what this person would have been doing or will be doing when they come on staff, I'm not sure. They likely will be doing a lot of research on various options we need to consider, and factors we need to consider in negotiating a new formula. Of course, devolution talks are in the early stages, and again we'll see where that one takes us in terms of what research we have to do. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on June 12th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 18: Supplementary Appropriation Act, No. 1, 2003-2004
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 12th, 2003
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