Thank you, Mr. Speaker. This is in response to a question asked by Mr. Henry on March 29th in regard to input of the business community into the development of the Protected Area Strategy. It is anticipated that the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development will approve the strategy by June, 1999. Once approval is received, the Department of Resources, Wildlife and Economic Development will be printing copies of the strategy for public distribution. The department will also prepare an executive summary brochure for distribution throughout the Northwest Territories.

In response to another oral question asked by Mr. Ootes on March 24th, 1999, to the Minister of Justice regarding the administration of firearms program.