Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I have a general comment that I'm sure is common to other communities in the NWT. It is with regard to the structure and the material used in construction of education centres throughout the territories. I would like to make the Minister aware of the problem that I have seen in my community. I'm sure it is also a problem in other communities in this jurisdiction, Mr. Chairman.
Mr. Chairman, in Pelly Bay we have a problem that occurs almost every year, especially in the winter when the temperature is below freezing. Mr. Chairman, every year we have little kids playing along the steel railing of the school. The steel railing is alongside of the steps leading into the building. The little ones, six or seven years old, maybe ten, put their tongue onto the metal and get stuck. This is extremely dangerous.
I'm wondering if the Minister would consider this seriously and perhaps talk to the people at DPW and make sure that the kind of material they use in future construction is not steel.
The problem we have in Pelly Bay has been discussed by the community education council. I am informed that the community is dealing with the problem and I'm sure the problem will be eradicated. I don't know when, but some time very soon. I want to know if the Minister is aware of this problem. Thank you.