Paper used in HST legislation amendments

The provincial government says half-a-million amendments to the HST legislation is costly for both taxpayers and the environment.

A Liberal release criticizes the Torys for presenting the amendments, saying it cost taxpayers 250-thousand dollar to duplicate them for committee members and killed 620 trees.

Liberal Member Yasir Naqvi says the opposition should have been more responsible.

Kenora-Rainy River M-P-P Howard Hampton says its a further indication how the Liberal's really feel toward the forest industry.