Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Krutko.

Mr. Dent. That was two questions.

Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ningark.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is directed to the honourable Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation. Mr. Speaker, while we appreciate the government providing different programs to house the residents of the NWT, for the past 20 years now, we've had different programs under the NWT Housing Corporation; mainly the HAP housing program and ACCESS program. Mr. Speaker, there are a number of clients and people who have accessed those two programs in the past and have had their family grow to a large size, and are now trying to keep up with the energy/efficiency requirements. We appreciate the programs we have today.

There is wear and tear in the homes which are provided to the residents of the NWT, especially in the Eastern Arctic area. I have had a number of people approach me from Pelly Bay, Gjoa Haven, Taloyoak and other communities in the Kitikmeot region enquiring whether or not this government, the NWT Housing Corporation, has any type of program to allow for home improvements. My question to the honourable Minister: Are there any programs within the system that would allow the home owners to make improvements on their homes? Thank you.

The Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation, Mr. Arlooktoo.

Mr. Speaker, the Housing Corporation runs a variety of programs to improve the condition of housing; this includes the home improvement program, the senior citizens' home repair program, the emergency repair program and sale of housing materials. I would be pleased to put together a package for the Member and pass this on to him for his information.

Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Ningark.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Supplementary to the same honourable Minister responsible for the NWT Housing Corporation. How soon will the honourable Minister provide me with the said information? Thank you.

Mr. Arlooktoo.

Mr. Speaker, my capable staff monitor what I say in this House. I would think that as I am speaking they are starting to put this package together.

Thank you, Mr. Arlooktoo. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Ootes.

The Minister responsible for the Financial Management Board, Mr. Todd.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. It certainly was my intention yesterday, as it is now, to try and bring this document forward and table it in the House for some healthy debate. So, hopefully, I can table this document soon, and tomorrow I will report to my colleagues exactly when we will do such tabling of the document in the House. Thank you.

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Mr. Erasmus.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Justice. I would like to know if the Minister's computer and his secretaries' computers are working properly.

The question is frivolous, and I am not going to refer it to the Minister. Mr. Erasmus.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is for the Minister of Justice. The reason I was wondering if his computer is working is because constituents of mine sent him a letter on April 19, 1995, and on September 21, 1995, concerning intervenor funding for the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and for Treaty 8 Tribal Council, and there is another follow-up letter dated May 8, 1996. As far as I know, there still has not been any reply. According to this letter, there has not been even a written acknowledgement of these requests. Can the Minister indicate what seems to be the problem?

The Minister of Justice, Mr. Ng.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. With respect to the letters of April 1, 1995, and September of 1995, prior to my being Minister of Justice, I can't respond to that at this time. With respect to the letter of May 8th, of last week, I cannot recall that crossing my desk yet; however, as it's an issue of importance to the Member, I will have that letter identified, located and dealt with as soon as possible. Thank you.

Thank you. Item 6, oral questions. Supplementary, Mr. Erasmus.