Mr. Speaker, we don't have a formal policy that any staff member can be phoning the Minister's office directly, but there is a chain of authority within an organization and normally we would expect people to talk to their supervisor. But, Mr. Speaker, certainly all employees have an opportunity speak to their MLA, and if their MLA happens to be the Minister, then, of course, they do that as well. But I don't think any Minister has ever said that I will not speak or I will not be open to any person in the public, whether they work for government or whoever they may work for. We are open to everyone. Thank you.
Joe Handley on Question 140-15(5): Ministerial Interaction With Departmental Employees
In the Legislative Assembly on October 19th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 140-15(5): Ministerial Interaction With Departmental Employees
Question 140-15(5): Ministerial Interaction With Departmental Employees
Item 7: Oral Questions
October 18th, 2006
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