But what would happen if they got the 5.4 per cent and the government only spent 10 per cent of its expected budget? The situation would be no different from the one we're dealing with now. On the other hand, if they got a set amount, as they requested, they would have the full amount. The government is under no obligation to spend all that money. It is rare for the government not to spend all of it, but it has happened before. It should be noted that 50 per cent of that expenditure is roughly equivalent to $500,000. In my opinion, when they talked about $500,000, that amount was equivalent to the amount of the total budget that would be spent.
On June 22nd, 2006. See this statement in context.