Louis Sebert

Thebacha

Statements in Debates

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Yes, I would.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, we would certainly hope that there would be no gaps, that there would be a seamless transition if I could put it that way. It does depend somewhat on the evaluation. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, the $50,000 was going to be the money we would save immediately or this year, but perhaps Ms. Schofield can assist. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I’d ask that Ms. Schofield be allowed respond to that.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, we are always responsive. Thank you.

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Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, I wonder if Ms. Haener might be able to assist on this question. Thank you.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Speaker, I give notice that on Friday, June 24, 2016, I will move that Bill 6, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Acts 2016, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Mr. Chair, our clear objective is to not have any gap in providing this service. Thank you, Mr. Chair.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

Yes, Mr. Chair. The figure I gave was the figure, and referred to by Mr. O’Reilly was the cost of the library. Costs are made up not only of the librarian’s salary, but publications, particularly ongoing subscription publications are incredibly expensive. Much of this information could be obtained online. The cost savings will be twofold: the reduction in the position, but also, the cost, the very, very high cost of keeping up subscriptions.

Debates of , 18th Assembly, 2nd Session (day 23)

I understand, Mr. Chair, that if for example they are earning $12.50 an hour or some amount like that that some of that actually does end up in their pocket, if I can put it that way, but some of it goes to room and board, Mr. Chair.