Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to oral question asked by Mr. Gargan on February 23, 1993, regarding medical counselling and information services for women.
The Department of Health in conjunction with Stanton Yellowknife Hospital and regional health boards is closely monitoring all aspects of the abortion implementation plan. In the new fiscal year the Department of Health will prepare a summary of progress and specific actions taken to implement the recommendations.
Station Yellowknife Hospital tabled their "abortion recommendation response plan" at the December 1, 1992, public board meeting. The board has directed administration of Stanton Yellowknife Hospital to provide a quarterly update; the next update is due at the April 20, 1993 board meeting. In addition, there will be an evaluation of the response plan at the end of one year. Stanton Yellowknife Hospital does conduct reviews to ensure patients are provided with appropriate information. Thank you.