Mr. Chairman, really these were the first two commissions set up and there was a need to establish baseline and, of course, do this work in terms of actuarial projections and pension comparisons. That work has been done. So we think most of the work has been done now and it's really a matter of if salaries go up, in line with that, pensions go up and other things are triggered. So there isn't the necessity for as comprehensive an approach each time out now, and we think there will be a significant cost-savings. In addition to that, extending the period between commissions we think makes sense. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Brendan Bell on Item 16: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 28th, 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 28th, 2006
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