I have another return to an oral question, Mr. Speaker, if I may proceed. It's an oral question asked by Mr. Zoe on March 27th, the plan of action -Mackenzie Regional Health Board. Mr. Speaker, the department is exploring the possibility of a health board for both the Deh Cho and Dogrib areas. Discussions are under way with the Dogrib Divisional Board of Education on an interesting proposal which could result in a new governance structure for the Dogrib region. A form of social council would have responsibility for all programs in the social envelope including Health and Social Services, Education, Culture and Employment, and community justice within the Department of Justice. This combined board of management for all social programs was suggested by the Dogrib Divisional Board of Education as a way of dealing with increased costs and as a way of providing one board with responsibility for those programs which have the greatest social impact on the community.

Mr. Speaker, discussions are under way with the Deh Cho Tribal Council about the establishment of a health board for the Deh Cho region. A meeting is planned for mid-April in the Deh Cho to explore the project in more detail. The Tribal Council has been informed that the department would like to see a model similar to that being discussed for the Dogrib region. I am confident that we can come up with a solution to this problem by the fall of 1995. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.