Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Public Works and Services. I think that every Member of this House is aware of the fact that

when we travel across the NWT, in every community there are times when you see material and equipment belonging to the government waiting for construction season to begin, placed in an open area. I am sure tons and tons of the material is damaged by the weather or perhaps vandalized. Maybe people help themselves because we do not have appropriate storage for them. In times of restraint, when we cut programs and services, we also layoff so many people that I do not even have the number with me at this time. What is the government doing to protect the materials and equipment belonging to this government, in order to ensure that there is minimum damage done to these equipment and materials? Thank you.