Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wasn't going to go down this line of questioning, but I think the door's been opened slightly, so I think I will attempt this. I know the number of $128 million that the government spends on subsidies has been mentioned before. I think the reason we spend $128 million on subsidies is because our residents need some help, Mr. Speaker, and there's a good reason that we spend that money. We also spend $440 million a year, that's 44 percent of our annual budget, on salaries and benefits for employees. I'd like to ask the Premier, what game plan has he got to try to address government spending in the size and growth of government so that we can spend more money on the people who actually need the money, Mr. Speaker? Thank you.
David Ramsay on Question 366-15(4): Innovative Ways To Reduce Costs Of Living In The Nwt
In the Legislative Assembly on February 9th, 2006. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 366-15(4): Innovative Ways To Reduce Costs Of Living In The Nwt
Question 366-15(4): Innovative Ways To Reduce Costs Of Living In The Nwt
Item 7: Oral Questions
February 8th, 2006
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