Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe the problem is an allegation of premium being charged to one of our companies over and above the price that Antwerp customers can pay. Of course, these diamonds are very easy and cheap to move to another location, so it's not as if it's onerous transportation costs that would lead to a higher price having to be charged in Antwerp. We are looking at it. It's hypothetical at this point as to what we might do if we are not able to resolve it. I do think we will be able to sit down with the company and talk this through and get some better understanding if a premium is being charged to northern companies. We believe that is not what should be happening. So I would like to work this through with the Finance Minister, as well, and with the company and see if we can't come to a beneficial arrangement for northern factories. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Brendan Bell on Question 340-15(4): Support For Northern Diamond Polishing Facilities
In the Legislative Assembly on February 6th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 340-15(4): Support For Northern Diamond Polishing Facilities
Question 340-15(4): Support For Northern Diamond Polishing Facilities
Item 6: Oral Questions
February 5th, 2006
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