Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, welcome back. It is my understanding that because of increased revenues pursuant to our formula financing arrangements with the federal government as of March 31, 1998, we had experienced above annual surplus that was forecasted. I realize that with the contingency for the fire fighting this past summer and other unforseen circumstances, some of these revenues above and beyond what was forecasted will have to be used elsewhere. Mr. Speaker, is it possible to follow up on the motion passed in this House at the conclusion of our last sitting in June to use some of the extra surplus funds to re-base the Department of Education as per our motion in this House.

Mr. Speaker, with school having started in all areas of the Northwest Territories, reports of increased enrollments above what the funding grants were based on last October are coming in. The Premier has repeatedly said in this House that if the Assembly identified a priority, then the government would look at it as a serious concern. Mr. Speaker, the fiscal health of the Northwest Territories has dramatically improved over the past three years. Will the government look at the window of opportunity present and try and address the social concerns with education and health issues? Mr. Speaker, later today I will ask the Premier about these matters. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.