Thank you, Mr. Speaker. When I wrote this letter to the Minister on June 9, I asked for quite a few items from her department with regard to the Alcohol and Drug Services Board of Management. I sent my letter directly to the Minister with no carbon copies to any officials, to the Government Leader, or anyone. I generally try to direct my questions and deal directly with Ministers.

However, I was surprised in the response I received on October 4, 1993 that the Minister of Social Services, in responding to my letter of June 9, had carbon copied my letter to Pierre Alvarez, the secretary to the Cabinet. I would like to ask the Minister of Social Services why was Mr. Alvarez sent a copy when you responded to my letter on October 4? Thank you.