NLIS 14
September 16, 2005
(Transportation and Works)
 

Minister addresses reports on Labrador transportation

Tom Rideout, Minister of Transportation and Works, today addressed the release of reports on Labrador transportation issues. The reports are studies on the Labrador Marine service, the freight rates on Labrador Marine and regional airports on the southern coast of Labrador.

Minister Rideout said, �The record of the current government for releasing reports in a timely manner clearly stands out over that of the previous administration. I anticipate it will continue to do so. In fact, the report regarding regional airports on the south coast of Labrador was commissioned by the previous administration.�

The results of the study conducted by the Public Policy Committee relating to the short-term configuration of the Labrador Marine service have already been released publicly. The remaining reports, including those relating to the long-term configuration of the Labrador Marine service and the tariff rate review, are currently under consideration by government.

Minister Rideout said, �We are exercising due diligence in our review of the reports. They must be analyzed by our officials who are the experts in the area of providing transportation services to the public.�

In some cases reports have to be discussed with colleagues in Cabinet and Caucus who provide input on the needs of the public and their constituents. For Cabinet review in particular, there is an extensive process of analysis that must take place.

�Summer is a difficult time for carrying out the extensive reviews that reports on such important topics merit,� said the minister. �However, these reports will be released when government has carried out the required due diligence and they have been appropriately reviewed. It would be irresponsible of government to do otherwise.�

Media contact: Lori Lee Oates, ABC, Communications, (709) 729-3015, 690-8403

2005 09 16                           4:15 p.m.


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