The time allotted for oral questions has elapsed. Item 6, written questions.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is a written question for Mr. Morin.

Will the Minister of Government Services and Public Works please provide a list of the negotiated capital contracts mentioned in Mr. Pollard's budget address, including the names of companies or other groups negotiating the contracts, the value of each contract and the communities involved?

Item 6, written questions. Mrs. Marie-Jewell.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a written question for the Minister of Justice. Since he takes too long to reply in oral questions this might get a more specific answer.

Mr. Speaker, the report tabled by the Minister of Justice on the River Ridge young offenders' facility is a positive report, in his view. However, I'm aware of at least four separate incidents which have occurred at River Ridge and Hay River facilities, since it began housing both open and secure custody offenders.

These incidents include kids attacking a worker, trashing cabins and campgrounds, drinking on a camping trip, taking a resident hostage at gunpoint and recent incidents where a worker was hurt. I would like to ask the Minister of Justice, why are these incidents and the department's response not included in this report. Thank you.

Item 6, written questions. Item 7, returns to written questions. Mr. Clerk.

The Department of Public Works and Services contracted with professional NWT appraisers to conduct appraisals on any GNWT owned single family detached units in the level I communities of Fort Smith, Yellowknife and Hay River.

Appraisers typically use one of two methods to determine value. The first approach is called the market value. The market value is determined by a comparison with similar units that have recently sold within the community. The market value is adjusted for unit age, location, size, conditions and additional forces on real estate prices.

The second approach is the cost replacement method. This method determines the present replacement cost for similar construction and is depreciated based on age and unit condition. This approach is typically used where there are no market forces affecting house prices.

In level I communities the appraisers have placed more emphasis on the market value approach. It is the opinion that this approach better reflects house prices in these communities and this method was used in all level I communities.

Sample appraisals and a detailed outline of appraisal methodology will be circulated to the Members.

Item 8, replies to opening address. Item 9, petitions. Item 10, reports of standing and special committees. We'll take a short recess.

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I'll call the House back to order. We were finished with reports of standing and special committees. Item 11, reports of committees on the review of bills. Item 12, tabling of documents. Mr. Nerysoo.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. In response to my honourable colleagues in Yellowknife, Frame Lake and Inuvik, I wish to table, Tabled Document 33-12(4), Towards a Strategy to 2010, a Discussion Paper, with a summary in Inuktitut.

Item 12, tabling of documents. Ms. Mike.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table, Tabled Document 34-12(4), directive, Social Services grants and contributions, alcohol and drug services, community projects.

Item 12, tabling of documents. Madam Premier.

Mr. Speaker, I wish to table, Tabled Document 35-12(4), response by the Government of the Northwest Territories to the report of the traditional knowledge working group.

Mr. Speaker, I wish to table, Tabled Document 36-12(4), Navajo Justice - A Fact Finding Mission, Trip Report - May 17, 1993 to May 20, 1993. Thank you.

Item 12, tabling of documents. Mr. Lewis.

Point Of Order

Point of order, Mr. Speaker. Earlier on, I asked a written question and there was another Member who has a more full written question to the one that I asked. I would like to withdraw the written question I asked Mr. Morin about negotiating contracts.

Mr. Lewis, it is an unusual request. If it was oral questions, the question would have been asked. But if the honourable Member asked for unanimous consent of the House to withdraw his question, then I would allow it. Mr. Lewis.

The question will then stand. Item 12, tabling of documents. Mr. Arvaluk.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I seek unanimous consent to return to oral questions.

The honourable Member is seeking unanimous consent to return to oral questions. Are there any nays? There are no nays. Please proceed, Mr. Arvaluk.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask a question to the Premier. On behalf of the Members of the House, what is the status of the search and rescue in Arviat? I would like a full report of the status of the search. Thank you.

Madam Premier

Mr. Speaker, my understanding is that the Minister of MACA gave a report. Perhaps the honourable Member could clarify which search and rescue he is talking about, please.

Item 5, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Arvaluk.