Mr. MacDonald: Again, Mr. Speaker, to the Premier. The disclosure statement that is made pursuant to the Conflicts of Interest Act, which is a statute, a law of this province: what is the difference between the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta’s leader’s expense reimbursement and the benefit plan trust that has been made available for at least four years for the former Premier?

As I understand it, the PC party president indicates you’re going to . . .

The Speaker: I’m afraid, hon. member, that isn’t helpful. If you have a second question, proceed.

Mr. MacDonald: Again, Mr. Speaker, to the Premier. The disclosure statement that is issued by this House for all Members of this Legislative Assembly, which is pursuant to the Conflicts of Interest Act, clearly sets a difference between the leader’s expense reimbursement, which you talked about in the question to the hon. opposition leader, and the benefit plan trust. They are different. What is the difference, and how much is the benefit plan trust worth?

The Speaker: Once again, hon. member, I’m going to give you a second chance to refine your question, to make it applicable within the rules.

Mr. MacDonald: Wow. I’m getting lots of chances, Mr. Speaker, and I really appreciate your generosity.

Now, again, to the Premier: how much money will you receive under the benefit plan trust that is being set up and is being subsidized by the taxpayers of this province?

The Speaker: Well, I think, hon. member, I’ll invite you back tomorrow. Okay?

Alberta Hansard, November 30, 2011

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