Mr. Chairman, the Building Society decided to cut the cheque because they wanted to wind up the affairs. They have been in business for 20 years. If they would have had to set up a trust, they would have to continue on as a legal body until the trust monies were all spent, which would have meant more meetings next year and they wanted to be finished now.
I think we should recognize the fact that they did a yeoman’s job, a fine job minding the public purse for us, helped us get this building. Now their role is finished and they made that determination and handed over the funds to us. Now they are before this House, having been through the Board of Management and working within the spirit and intent of the former Legislative Assembly Building Society’s bylaws. While I appreciate the Member’s concern, I think this money can, has and will stand any scrutiny folks want to bring to bear upon it. Thank you.