Thank you. Mr. Speaker.

That has also been done, for listening devices and that too. Yes.

Thank you. Mr. Picco.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, when the building is swept by the RCMP twice a year for listening devices, commonly called bugs, could the Speaker or the Clerk inform me at this time in the House, indeed, when this is done do they check for listening devices in offices, phones, is it just the public areas? Can you give us an idea or an

understanding of what is done when it is checked for listening devices?

Thank you. You are getting a bit detailed. Do you have a checklist, Mr. Clerk?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Yes, when the sweep is done by the RCMP surveillance unit the complete building is swept from top to bottom. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you. Mr. Picco.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, my supplementary question would be has anything been found in the past 12 to 16 months? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you. Mr. Clerk.

Mr. Chairman, the reports that we have received back have indicated that there have been no devices found that are of a listening nature that would interfere with the ability of Members, staff and Cabinet to do their work. There have been no devices found.

Thank you. Mr. Picco.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, is it possible to get a copy of that report from RCMP surveillance security?

Thank you. It is your discretion if you want to respond. Mr. Speaker.

Yes, we can provide that to the Member.

Thank you. Mr. Picco.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, my final question under facilities management is the cost of the sweeping by the RCMP for these electronic listening devices and other security measures. Is that a direct charge to the Legislative Assembly or the Government of the Northwest Territories and where would that appear in our main estimates?

Thank you. Mr. Clerk.

Mr. Chairman, it is my understanding that this service is provided at no charge to the Legislative Assembly or the government. It is a function that the RCMP offer not only to this government but to other governments across Canada as a service. It may be included under the RCMP policing agreement, but I am not aware if we have been charged with any cost for this service, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you. Was that final, Mr. Picco?

Yes. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you. Going back to total operations and maintenance, $7,472,000. Mr. Enuaraq.

(Translation) Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Under the Office of the Clerk, I also understand that the rental of offices within our communities, will you provide continued funding for us to rent offices in our communities? Thank you. (Translation ends)

(Translation) Thank you. Mr. Speaker. (Translation ends)