Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I think when we came to this House, and Mr. Roland a number of times has talked about that, there would be tough decisions to make. I think in previous Assemblies, those tough decisions were not made. I think the time has come to make some of the tough decisions. I believe there is expertise in each of the departments, but this is about the Department of Health.

I believe there is expertise there. They have looked at the situation, made a recommendation, and I can certainly sympathize with my colleague who has spoken about this a number of times in representing his constituency. I can certainly empathize with him about the loss of positions and infrastructure in the community. I certainly have experienced that in my community too. Mr. Speaker, I will have to vote against this motion, because I believe the department has presented information to tell me we have an over-supply of beds in this particular area. Some place has to go. We do not have the money any more to keep all of the facilities we have in the territories open. I will be opposing the motion. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.