Thank you, Mr. Speaker. During this time of cutbacks and community empowerment, it is my concern that we are not downloading our programs just for the sake of downloading. As we are all aware, the more we devolve to the communities and the more responsibility these communities are taking on, means the risk of more financial ruin. My concern is, are we as government providing all the necessary information that is required to ensure we do not have any form of backlash? Do all programs that are being administered by the communities have the required resources? I do not want my community in the north to suffer simply because of lack of resources. If there are other problems, then the community must adjust accordingly. We cannot be seen as the group that caused all these problems. We are moving at a tremendous pace as well as our communities and I hope that all is well. It is good that our community people are taking advantage of community empowerment. I hope more people jump in and
start taking advantage of the opportunities that can be realized for community operation and programs. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.