Thank you, Madam Chair. The contracting department and our department would sit down to discuss a matter. For instance, we would advise them as to whether or not we had the expertise in house. If they were looking for information that we weren't able to provide, they may have a recommendation as to somebody they'd like us to contract with and we might engage in that. So the two departments really work the matter out. If there was ever a situation that couldn't be resolved and the two departments had differing opinions, it would come up to the deputy minister to make a decision. If it still needed to go further, then it would come to my level. But I can indicate that that really would happen very infrequently. It's usually worked out at the department level between staff and it's usually a matter of whether or not we have the expertise in house. I think most times we do, as I've indicated, except for very specific issues. Thank you.
Brendan Bell on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 21st, 2006. See this statement in context.
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 20th, 2006
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