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PREMIER--AUDITOR GENERAL/NOVA SCOTIA RESOURCES LIMITED ----------------------------------------------------------------- Premier John Savage said today he has asked provincial Auditor General, Roy Salmon, to examine the accounts of Nova Scotia Resources Limited. "I welcome this opportunity to clear up any public misconceptions about the accounts of this Crown corporation." The premier has asked the auditor general to address the issue as expeditiously as possible. Following is Premier Savage's letter to the auditor general: Mr. R. E. Salmon Auditor General 1888 Brunswick Street Suite 302 Halifax, NS. B3J 3J9 Dear Mr. Salmon: I request that you examine the accounts of Nova Scotia Resources Limited, including the potential monetization of tax pools. I would appreciate it if your findings could be reported as expeditiously as possible. Sincerely, Premier John Savage -30- Contact: David Harrigan 902-424-6600 trp Sept. 17, 1996 - 3:50 p.m.