Thank you, Mr. Chairman. In terms of the reference to the allocation of funding for Trout Lake and Nahanni Butte versus the funding for the water improvements in Fort McPherson, the intention of the department was to, first of all, do a planning study in 1997-98. Because of the uncertainty and what the outcome of that planning study would be, in the kinds of improvements that might be indicated as a result of that planning study, there were no additional amounts indicated in the capital forecasting plan of the department. The project that would be identified as being required as a result of that work would be budgeted for as a result of the study that was done.

In defence of what the department has put in its capital budget, there was a need identified that was associated with the water supply in Fort McPherson. However, due to the uncertainty of what might be the outcome of the investigation, resources weren't allocated as such. In response to the more current need that's been expressed, the department has agreed to advance that planning work so that we have that information earlier rather than later and can respond appropriately. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.