I think, when we talk about the number, I was referring to the number of competitions on an annual basis, so I expect that number would probably go down this year. A lot of the competitions are in areas that are hard to staff: positions such as nurses and so on. On that basis I think it would be difficult to take the approach that the Member is mentioning.
Bob McLeod on Main Estimates 2008–2009 Department Of Human Resources
In the Legislative Assembly on May 28th, 2008. See this statement in context.
Main Estimates 2008–2009 Department Of Human Resources
Consideration in Committee of the Whole of Bills and Other Matters
May 27th, 2008
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