Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Subsequent to the return to oral question which was made by the honourable Minister of Social Services this is regarding the payment of social assistance to recipients. I am not questioning the decision made by the Kitikmeot Regional Council. In fact I feel like I am in a difficult position. I brought this matter up earlier this week because when I met with the Social Services Appeal Committee, they made it very clear that there is not much flexibility when dealing with vouchers. People want to go shopping at the local Co-op, the Northern Store or sometimes they want to buy country food from local hunters and trappers or send money to their kids residing outside of town.
I am wondering if the Minister would seek input from the local Social Services Appeal Committee which currently administers under this policy option, which is rather restrictive. Thank you.