The short answer to the question is that it's always imperative for parliamentarians to have access to financial information and analysis before they approve new financial authorities. Specifically, in cases where we know the costs are going to be material, parliamentarians need to see it when they're looking at new legislation, and I think it also needs to be highlighted in budgets or fiscal updates as we adjust the fiscal framework for these higher fiscal costs.
On February 17th, 2011. See this statement in context.