Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, in my Member's statement, I had questions for the Honourable Joe Handley regarding Arctic 'A' transfers. The reason I question this Minister is I have worked in this area of responsibility with FMB. The stance that was taken originally when this agreement came forward and the government's standards of the day for vacation travel assistance changed. They said that this agreement did not apply any longer. That day, I dealt with the previous Minister and was told that it was within the bounds of this government to do what they have done. I figured that was the end of it, but dealing with another situation with another employee from Arctic 'A' Airports in Inuvik, I have become aware once again that this issue is still outstanding.

In fact, in arbitration, it was first of all appealed by the UNW and the appeal was upheld. It was agreed by an arbitrator that in fact this agreement was still valid. Since then, I have been working with the Minister to try to see if we can have it recognized. To date, I have been unsuccessful. I feel in light of the comments made by the Premier that every employee should be protected. My question now to the Minister is: will he now review this situation to pay out these employees what they were entitled to when this transfer came over? Thank you.