Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My written question is to the Minister of Health and Social Services with regard to the cost of drug and alcohol treatment.

1. Can the Minister advise as to the number of people from the Inuvik region who were sent south, both within and outside of the Northwest Territories since April 1, 1995?

2. What were the costs to send people from the Inuvik region south for substance abuse treatment, including transportation and treatment costs since April 1, 1995.