NOTE TO EDITORS:

Minister to hold roundtable discussions on west coast

This is a reminder for media that the Honourable Joan Marie Aylward will host roundtable discussions in Stephenville and Corner Brook to discuss budget priorities for 2002-2003. These sessions will provide an opportunity for key stakeholders, groups and individuals to advise government on developing the budget for the coming year. The meetings will be held:

Stephenville Friday, February 1 Holiday Inn 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Corner Brook Monday, February 4 Glynmill Inn 1:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.

The minister will be available to media following each meeting.

Anyone wishing to attend should register at (709) 729-2944, 24 hours prior to the meetings.

Media contact: Glenn Bruce, Communications, (709) 729-6793.

2002 01 30                        2:05 p.m.