Daryl Dolynny

Thank you. Committee, if I can get you to return back to page 183. Health and Social Services, total department, $406.886 million. Does committee agree?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to thank Mr. Nadli for seconding and allowing debate on this motion before the House. I would also like to thank my colleagues for their support and point of view, although I disagree. I don’t think we are making a mountain out of a molehill.

It has been some time since we have had a debate of this nature, so it’s refreshing to get back on the saddle. I would like to thank my colleagues.

There were some excellent points being brought forward during this debate. I hope these points provide the framework of investigation being asked. Again, this motion does not...

Page 215, supplementary health programs, operations expenditure summary, $32.361 million. Ms. Bisaro.

Thank you, Mr. Yakeleya. Minister Abernethy.

Thank you. Page 219, work performed on behalf of others, information item. Any questions?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The motion reads: WHEREAS lobbying government is a common activity;

AND WHEREAS most lobbying is legitimate and constructive, it is a common public perception that some lobbying may be inappropriate or contrary to the broad public interest;

AND WHEREAS the experience of these governments provides efficient examples for others to emulate and adapt to their own circumstances;

AND FURTHER, that the government provide a comprehensive response to this motion within 120 days.

Thank you, Minister Abernethy. Mr. Moses, your time is up.

Committee, we are on page 211, nursing inpatient services, operations expenditure summary, $35.470 million. Does committee agree?

Thank you, committee. Page 205, community social programs, active positions, information item. Any questions?

Thank you, committee. Page 217, funding allocated to health and social service authorities, information item. Any questions?

I have no questions.