Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to present the 1992-93 capital estimates for the Department of Government Services. The requirement for the department is $4,790,000. It represents a 39 per cent decrease over the 1991-92 revised forecast of $7,835,000.
The department mandate is to provide specific services to government departments, boards and agencies, and to make an inventory of specific products available for sale to the public where these cannot be provided by the private sector without adversely affecting equitable distribution or pricing. The capital program of the Department of Government Services funds the infrastructure required in the provision of these services.
The system and computer services activity delivers specialized services related to the development, support and operation of government's computer-based information processing systems. Capital funding of $100,000 will be used to purchase and install data communications equipment.
The supply services activity provides storage and distribution centres for departments in Yellowknife and five regions. Capital funding of $50,000 will purchase a replacement forklift for Rankin Inlet warehouse. The petroleum products activity provides heating oil, gasoline, naphtha, and aviation fuel to 44 communities not served by the private sector. The capital requirement of $4,640,000 includes the planning and construction of new bulk fuel storage tanks, upgrades to existing storage facilities, and the purchase of fuel delivery trucks.
Mr. Chairman, this completes my opening remarks. Mr. Chairman, I will be pleased to respond to your questions. Thank you.