Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to an oral question asked by Mr. O'Brien on November 9, 1998, on behalf of the Honourable Jim Antoine, Minister of Public Works and Services.

The position of Regional Electrical Inspector in the Keewatin is not vacant. The employee in that position is on extended leave, and his return date is uncertain. In his absence the duties of the inspector are being covered from headquarters. A headquarters inspector is scheduled to be in Rankin Inlet and Arviat during the last week of November.

Public Works and Services has not received any complaints about the current handling of inspections. If the Member for Kivallivik is aware of any specific problems, I would be happy to look into them and take appropriate measures. Thank you.