Madam Speaker, those were interesting comments from the member. I concur with much of what he said. One key issue of concern to me and to many members of my party is the efficient use of tax dollars. Nowhere today have we actually touched on that too much. We have talked a lot about poverty and compassion for the less fortunate which are good things for sure. I am concerned about whether we are efficiently using tax dollars to meet the needs of those who are less fortunate.
I am looking at some of the current expenditures of the Liberal government. What is the member's position on some of these expenditures? Could some of this money be better redirected to those with legitimate needs? For example, the current Liberal government has spent money on some studies. On a study of feasting and the origin of inequality $75,000 was spent. On a study of women's dress in the 19th century in Istanbul $28,000 was spent. Also there was one for $1.2 million to General Electric Canada which is a large corporation.
Why are we spending tax dollars on these kinds of things if we are here today talking about the legitimate needs of the less fortunate? What is the hon. member's opinion on that?