Mr. Speaker, I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. Dent on April 26th regarding the status of air medevac standards.

I would like to provide clarification on air medevac standards in the Northwest Territories. The Department of Health and Social Services is developing two types of air standards. One deals with the training and qualification of escorts such as nurses and others who accompany medevacs. These standards were developed and agreed to by all the health boards. The second one deals with the kinds of aircraft and equipment required for medevacs.

The review process for developing standards for aircraft and equipment will proceed during the first week of May 1995. As per my earlier commitment in the House, I will send these draft standards to Members as soon as they are available. Thank you.