Mr. Pollard.

Mr. Speaker, I think the rate structure review is completed, and has been for some time. It is a question of implementation of that particular document, or some blend thereof of those particular suggestions that were made in the rate structure review. It is under consideration by Madam Premier's Power Corporation; it is in the hands of the Public Utilities Board, and I would say that it is one of those problems we have to solve very, very quickly. So, I would say that it should be settled in the next six months, Mr. Speaker. It is an enormous problem, and one that has to be addressed. Thank you.

Oral questions, Mr. Todd.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Justice. I am certain the Minister will recall that my honourable colleague from Deh Cho raised this issue on June 23, when he told the House about the Y.W.C.A. estimates that only 2.4 male spousal abusers have access to counselling. Can the Minister indicate whether it is a priority, within the territorial correctional system, to actually work toward the rehabilitation of offenders, or merely just to warehouse them for the duration of their incarceration?

Mr. Kakfwi.

Supplementary, Mr. Todd.

Thank you. Recognizing that spousal assault has now reached epidemic proportions throughout the Northwest Territories, would the Minister make a commitment, to this House, to ensure that he will provide the leadership necessary to ensure that all violent offenders have access to treatment and counselling, including anger management programs, while they are in the territorial correctional system?

Mr. Kakfwi.

Supplementary, Mr. Todd.

I appreciate the Minister's response, but recognizing the number of supportive organizations across the Northwest Territories, including the Native Women's Association, the Y.W.C.A., the Society Against Family Abuse, have all commented on the need, as you say, for improved culturally relevant treatment services. Can the Minister tell me, what his plans are to consult with these groups in the development of the culturally relevant programs that are necessary for our offenders? Is any discussion currently going on with these groups?

Mr. Kakfwi.

Oral questions, Ms. Mike.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Government Leader regarding the housing needs survey. Why was it tabled in this House, without having it completely translated? It has been the practice, I think, that documents tabled, have to be translated. Thank you.

Ms. Cournoyea.

Mr. Speaker, I am informed that because the housing issue was before us, and at the time the report was received, there was not time to have the document totally translated, but because the housing debate was in progress, and the housing department budget was up, rather than delay it, we would make it available. So, certainly our apologies. I believe that the case was because of the immediate discussion that was under a topic, that we would not have had time to translate it, and the document would not be available, and in our hands as a tabled document until after the debate.

I will just make a comment. There is no rule that says a document must be translated, but there has been an historic understanding that, for courtesy, most important documents have been, in the past, translated for Members. Oral questions, supplementary, Ms. Mike.

It is my understanding that each and every one of the Members has the privilege, especially if there is a unilingual person in this House, to have a tabled document that is translated. That was my understanding. I understand that it is not a rule.

That is not a point of order. There is no rule in the House that says that a tabled document must be translated. I said it has been a practice, and a courtesy, in the past. I think it is an issue that if Members have a problem with the rule, then, perhaps, this issue could be referred to the Standing Committee on Rules and Procedures. Oral questions. Ms. Mike, supplementary.

(Translation) Mr. Speaker, it is a new question. My question is to the Minister of Culture and Communications. I stated earlier his department's budget, the interpreters have a lot of work, and if our interpreters -- I think right now, we are short of interpreters at the moment.

It is a new question to a different Minister. Mr. Allooloo. Sorry, Mr. Arvaluk.

(Translation) Qujannamiik. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As we all know, particularly the interpreters, written and oral interpreters are always in a shortage, and that other staffs are in a shortage. As we know, we are in a deficit, and we have to deal with things according to the money that is available.