Mr. Speaker, I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Koe on March 7, 1995; GNWT policy on general contractors paying subcontractors.

It is important to realize that the statutory declaration is only one means to protect subcontractors. Other means are equally important, such as bonding or contract security, holdbacks and the GNWT's right to withhold disputed amounts for the general contractor or even to pay the subcontractor directly.