Thank you. I want to speak in favour of this motion. There are valid opinions and expectations out there on the part of the people that the government is careful at all times about the money that it spends. Mr. Braden is right in saying that good policies should result in good results, but it doesn't go far enough. We do know that government isn't always careful about the money that it spends, and it would not always pass the scrutiny test of how we spend our dollars I am sure. If I had my way, I would add to this motion reporting of all the charter flights that we travel with within the Territories. I think the point of this motion is that we have to watch what we spend, and I support that. I think in the future I will be looking at a more detailed analysis of other expenses on all of the figures that I have been gathering in this budget, and I am sure I am going to be looking to see some action there to make sure there are the right checks and balances, and that everyone understands that every government dollar should be spent with justification and good information, and spend it in ways that would show tangible results as to what it is that we are doing. So in the general spirit and intent of this motion, I do support it. Thank you.
Sandy Lee on Committee Motion 14-15(3): Recommendation To Establish Regular Reporting Of All Southern And International Travel, Carried
In the Legislative Assembly on March 29th, 2004. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 14-15(3): Recommendation To Establish Regular Reporting Of All Southern And International Travel, Carried
Revert To Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 29th, 2004
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