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Roland Butler, Liberal Opposition MHA for Port de Grave
District, is calling on government to release a detailed itinerary for a
visit to Ireland by Premier Williams and Minister Dunderdale along with a
list of government officials traveling with them.
"These are trips paid for by the taxpayers of this
province and they have a right to know what these people are doing while
they are in Ireland rather than just highlights being put out in the form of
a news release," said Butler.
The Opposition critic says a pattern is being
established with travel by this government. "The Premier did not release
details of his trip to Europe earlier this year despite repeated requests
from the opposition to do so. This Premier promised a new approach during
the recent provincial election. They promised open and accountable
government and this information should be released as an established
practice rather than released under pressure from the opposition."
Butler says he supports initiatives to build stronger
ties with Ireland and hopes the visit to Ireland will be productive. |