Thank you. Mr. Arvaluk.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have reviewed the document, and agreed to look at the document again. Whether there would be a requirement for improvement for the purpose of the northern incentive policy, at the moment

there is a guideline there that will allow Arctic College to watch the costs to make sure that it is cost effective, and also watch the quality of the food that will be catered to the students under the tenants nutrition food guidelines. Theses details are part of the insurance that the government will get the best deal possible for the students whom we are serving.

Thank you. Final supplementary, Member for Thebacha.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. The Minister did not answer my question. I would like to know why is it necessary for the college's administration to receive detailed information about each firm's labour and training practices, recruitment techniques and a copy of the employees' handbooks? I would like to know why does the college want all this detailed information from the proposed bidders that they have requested proposal calls from? Thank you.

Thank you. Mr. Arvaluk.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. To keep the costs down, we have done exactly the same thing in the Baffin and the Keewatin, and it was reported to us that it has significantly reduced the cost to the government.

Thank you. Item 5, oral questions. Mr. Todd.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a question for the Minister of Social Services. He should be aware that the first addictions program in the eastern Arctic, Aqsarniq in Rankin Inlet, has offered counselling and educational services in alcohol since 1972.

I am dismayed that the Department of Social Services has provided no substantial increases in the funding over the last three years. I am even more concerned to note that the vast majority of these community based drug and alcohol programs are in the same boat.

The question I have for the Minister is, what is the Minister doing to review the immediate and the long term funding requirements of drug and alcohol projects operated by community organizations funded through the Department of Social Services contribution funding?

Thank you. Mr. Patterson.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I am well aware of the concerns of groups like the Aqsarniq project in the Member's constituency, and I can inform the House that I have had discussions with the Minister of Finance and Members of Cabinet about these issues. I have had discussions with the Alcohol and Drug Board of Management about these problems, and I can only say at the moment that although I have nothing to report to this House today, it is under active consideration. I hope that in future, with the support of this House, measures can be taken to improve our support to these very important community projects. Thank you.

Thank you. Question period time has expired. We will recess for 15 minutes.

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Item 6, written questions. Member for Thebacha.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My written question is for the Minister of Health. Mr. Speaker, I respectfully draw your attention to the fact that this question, I believe, does not specifically deal with the matter that is before the board of inquiry established under the Medical Profession Act.

Instead these questions deal with the procedures used within the Department of Health by the Minister and his Health officials, prior to the appointment and activity of the board.

Mr. Speaker, would the Minister of Health please provide this House with the following:

1. A listing of material and correspondence forwarded to Dr. Covert during the interval between August 1 and September 11, 1992, clearly showing the dates and source of transmittal.

2. Any correspondence provided to the Northwest Territories Medical Association respecting the establishment of the board of inquiry, or appointments to that particular body.

Thank you.

Thank you. Item 6, written questions. Item 7, returns to written questions. Item 8, replies to opening address. Item 9, replies to budget address. Item 10, petitions. Item 11, reports of standing and special committees. Item 12, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 13, tabling of documents. Mr. Zoe.

Thank you. Item 13, tabling of documents. Member for Thebacha.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have three documents to be tabled today. Mr. Speaker, Tabled Document 81-12(2), is a copy of the correspondence from the Minister of Health to me dated September 10, 1992. Tabled Document 82-12(2), is a copy of correspondence that I have transmitted to the Minister of Health this morning, my reply to his comments about the Fort Smith Health Centre. Tabled Document 83-12(2), is a copy of the opinion in regards to the Slave River Journal September 9, titled, "Time For A Check Up." Thank you.

Thank you. Item 13, tabling of documents. Item 14, notices of motion. Item 15, notices of motions for first reading of bills. Item 16, motions, 70-12(2) public inquiry into medical services in Fort Smith. Member for Thebacha.

Mr. Speaker, I believe under the rules of this House, I have until Monday to address my motion, and I intend to do that on Monday. Thank you.

Thank you. Item 16, motions. Item 17, first reading of bills. Mr. Arvaluk.

Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member from Hay River, that Bill 31, an Act to Amend the Student Financial Assistance Act be read for the first time.

Motion is in order. To the motion. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Bill 31 has had first reading. Mr. Kakfwi.

Thank you. Your motion is in order. To the motion. Question has been called. All those in favour? All those opposed? Bill 32 has had first reading.

Item 17, first reading of bills. Item 18, second reading of bills. Item 19, consideration in committee of the whole of bills and other matters, tabled document 9-12(2), tabled document 10-12(2), motion 16, committee report 10-12(2), tabled document 62-12(2) , Minister's statement 82-12(2). Mr. Nerysoo in the Chair.