Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is to Mr. Todd, Minister responsible for the Workers' Compensation Board. The Minister today brought us good news about the financial health of the Workers' Compensation Board, and I am quite sure all of the employees and employers welcome the news. There is some information in the Minister's statement that requires some clarification. The Minster talks about in 1997 it achieved an operating surplus of over $20 million and to date the board has accumulated operating reserve of over $35 million.

Mr. Speaker, my question to the Minister is, could he elaborate on that particular statement as to, whether the $35 million is part of the $20 million plus, or is there $35 million generated in this year, or is it $35 million to date from March 1st to the present date? If he could just elaborate on that statement, I think it would be important information for Members of this House and for employees. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.