Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I think there was a question in there and I appreciate the concern that Mr. Gargan has for our department and the limited dollars we have submitted to the House on behalf of the department. However, I think our department has been very successful in devolving our money to various communities through hunters' and trappers' associations.

As for the specific concerns raised by Mr. Gargan, there is disaster compensation available to hunters and trappers whose equipment has been destroyed by natural causes, such as floods and blizzards, and other such acts which are not under the individual's control. The compensation which is available to individuals is to a maximum of $4,500, which is claimable through the Department of Renewable Resources.

As far as the environment is concerned, the department has 5 PYs in the department to deal with that area, but the responsibility of the department in the environment is limited to small concerns such as oil spills within a community and Commissioner's land. The majority of the responsibilities for environmental concerns still remain with the federal government. It is their responsibility to deal with any major difficulties we have in the environment.

The specific question of Mr. Gargan had to do with the capital item for Kakisa. I guess it had been requested, however, in Kakisa the fire fighters are a contract crew. That means they are not hired by the department. Our funds at the present time go to satellite bases, such as Drummond Lake and our fire towers, which are directly funded by the department. The money isn't necessarily for creating bases in communities. To do that would be the responsibility of the community, itself, if they have a contract with our department. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.