a critical
examination of
took into account the need
departments last autumn following
their existing activities. I also
for servicing new facilities and for a response to natural
growth. In some cases, often as a result of value for money studies, less money was needed to achieve objectives.
74.
$180 million
finance the
In addition, I have accommodated а provision of
(equivalent to $270 million in a full year) to
recurrent cost of new or improved services (24).
Whilst this is more than double the amount for 1986-87 it remains well below the total of proposals made by departments, which amounted to $500 million in a full year. Much pruning was needed.
75.
for
in
services.
stations and SO on.
In
As our community develops, there is inevitably pressure growth
We must provide staff for new hospitals, schools, fire stations, immigration posts, police terms of staffing, medical services
alone account for about a quarter of
of the increase required in 1987-88, and this is due to major new facilities being
completed. Social welfare services account for another 8% of
the staff increase, reflecting both new facilities and
additional manning required at existing establishments. Overall, civil service growth is expected to be just over 3% in 1987-88. This is higher than both the 2% arising in 1986-87 and medium term planning assumption of around 2 1/2% but is necessitated by the timing of facilities coming on stream.
the
76.
Within the total expenditure figure, а sum of
$1.6 billion has been allowed for additional commitments and contingencies. Without making any assumptions or promises, this figure allows for possible
possible salaries adjustments, and for the usual range of new and unforeseen items that arise each year.
(24) The more significant proposals accommodated are commented upon in
Appendix D.
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