Thank you, Mr. Speaker. First of all, perhaps I should explain that I am not allowing Dr. Covert to do anything. I reported to the House that he had advised me that he is stepping aside from duties with respect to the medical Board of Inquiry that was initiated. So I have simply noted and reported to the Assembly that action.
Mr. Speaker, I think the Member is suggesting that further action should be taken. I only need to point out that there is no requirement in our laws or, indeed, in the laws of any other jurisdiction in Canada, that a physician sitting on a board of inquiry shall not be subject to any civil litigation. That is not a requirement of the laws of the Northwest Territories. So, as far as the law is concerned, Mr. Speaker, there is no reason why Dr. Covert should not hold that office. He is not disqualified under the law. So, that is why I have not taken the action the Member suggested. There would be no basis in law for doing that. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.