The Government's delay in appointing a new Review Officer to oversee the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and in pursuing a Liberal opposition bill to lower fees, can only be interpreted as a lack of interest in the Act. When asked by the Liberals in the legislature this week when decisions would be made on these two matters the reply, according to a news report, was 'soon'. The Review Officer position was posted some months ago and interviews of candidates have already taken place. One would understand that the government's apparent lack of interest may persuade good candidates to withdraw from the competition. On behalf of the Coalition, I urge the Government to act on the fees bill during this session of the legislature and to make the appointment to the Review Office immediately. Those who share these same concerns should make it known to the Premier and the Government caucus through their MLAs.

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