Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Antoine on February 27, 1992, about the community secretary's position in Jean Marie River. The community secretary position in Jean Marie River is a GNWT staff position. Unfortunately, we have not found a qualified candidate in Jean Marie River. As there is no accommodation in Jean Marie River, this position has not been staffed by an outside candidate. The Department of Public Works has been working with the community to construct a duplex on a lease-back basis for staff housing. It is likely that the unit would be available in the summer of 1993.

The department asked Public Works that consideration be given to temporary accommodation. Economic Development and Tourism officials met with the community March 3, 1992, to put together a proposal for the community's development corporation to purchase a trailer unit and lease it to the government for a staff unit. Depending on approval dates, a trailer could be delivered on the winter road or on the barge. Subject to approval of temporary accommodation, the department could staff the community secretary position in July 1992. In the meantime, the department is assisting the community by funding a works co-ordinator, part-time, in the community, and has hired a clerk in Fort Simpson to maintain their financial records. Thank you.