Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, as we find ourselves at this stage of coming forward with a bill of forgiveness of debts, many things have occurred before we get to this stage. These all originate within departments, and departments initially would work with individuals. For example, if there's a debt with student financial assistance, the Department of Education, Culture and Employment and that section would work with students initially, trying to set a program up or a plan to recover that debt. Beyond that, then it goes to the next stage when the government then goes into a more formal process of debt collection. Some accounts are sent to the private sector for collection; at least in the past we've done that. As well, our...(inaudible)...within FMBS would look at that. So there are a number of ways counselling does happen, but it's normally initially done through departments at the initial stage when they recognize a problem is growing. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Floyd Roland on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on October 20th, 2006. 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
October 19th, 2006
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