Thank you. Just one final comment on that. As you know, when committee is looking at these draft mains, we've been under the assumption and the knowledge that the government is under fiscal restraints and the committee was very cognizant of watching for growth areas and not wanting to see too much growth in departments and deal with expenses that the government is pretty well bound to. The committee would really appreciate having a heads up when there's going to be growth to go through the proper process through business plan reviews and to make a proper case for growth, especially at headquarters. I think the department should be aware of that, that we're at a time of tightening our belts and not of growth. I would like to get the Minister's comments on this, that this is actually growth at headquarters. The committee is very concerned about that. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Paul Delorey on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on March 26th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 26th, 2004
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