Mahsi, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, a return to oral questions asked by Mr. Ootes, February 6th, 11th, and 12th, 1998, in regard to Lahm Ridge Tower Lease Renewal.

Mr. Al Marceau did not contact the Department of Public Works and Services within three or four months before July, 1997. Public Works and Services had brief contact with Mr. Marceau and his company in November, 1996 and in January and February, 1997, to confirm the over hold status of the lease.

Departmental officials were not engaged in negotiations about the lease extension or about Lahm Ridge Tower, prior to August 3, 1997 with individuals outside the department other than the owner, Mr. Marceau.

Mr. Speaker, I also have another return to oral questions. This one was asked by Mr. Krutko on February 11, 1998 in regard to the cost of Yellowknife office lease renewals.