Mr. Speaker, there used to be 26 regional offices. We have cut them to 11, a 21% saving. At the same time we have had a 34% increase in service. I think we have done the right thing by reducing them from 11 to 26 . When ministers travel they use common services which are a savings. We also give service to Canadians.
In the House of Commons on March 19th, 1999. See this statement in context.