Of course, there will be regional representation on the board and so regional input will be continuous, but I agree that this has got to be equitable across regions and, currently, there is a formula for how the funds are distributed and that will be maintained in the short run going forward. I would like to see additional funds be available for business development, but I'm sure the Member can appreciate it has been difficult to go to Cabinet to talk about additional funding when, admittedly, our own delivery and mechanism was not set up to be as effective as it possibly could be. You would see money being lapsed in certain programs and areas, because there wasn't a sales job done on those programs, there wasn't an understanding that that programming money was available. So the obvious comment would be that you need to do a better job with the money that you have, and I think what we're trying to do is demonstrate that we can do that. That will make it much easier to go back and make the case, make the compelling argument for more money and economic development and then be able to roll that out in the regions. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 16th, 2005. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 15th, 2005
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