Thank you, Mr. Roland. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Mr. Ootes.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, we are working on that, as I stated. We worked through the summer and into the fall. I expect within several months that we will be in a position to proceed on making this available. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Mackenzie Delta, Mr. Krutko.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Transportation, Mr. Steen, regarding dollars that were transferred from my constituency to the Inuvik riding of Boot Lake. This refers to the cancellation of two projects in my riding, which included the culvert replacement project and highway widening.

After questioning the Minister in the House, the Minister stated that he would look at reinstating those programs if there was additional resources or implementing them in regard to the new plan.

I would like to ask the Minister responsible for Transportation, what has he done to consider the reinstatement of these projects into the budgetary process?

Thank you, Mr. Krutko. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Transportation, Mr. Steen.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I do not have that information before me at this time. I will take the question as notice.

The question has been taken as notice. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Deh Cho, Mr. McLeod.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mr. Allen.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I believe the purpose of the survey was to find out if the communities were satisfied with the level of service that the department is providing to the various communities across the Northwest Territories. There are a number of reports back and further analysis has been completed but I am not sure what the status is of that as of today. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. McLeod.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to ask the Minister why he felt it was necessary to hire a southern firm to conduct this survey. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mr. Allen.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I do not have the details as to why it may have gone outside our borders, but I will confirm that back to the Member. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. McLeod.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As the Minister has indicated, he will be getting back to us regarding this issue. I would like to also ask him if he could report to us what this whole survey is costing.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mr. Allen.

Yes, Mr. Speaker, thank you. I am prepared to provide the full detail of the report and the cost to the Members. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Minister. Supplementary, Mr. McLeod.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Again, I have to ask the Minister as to what the time frame is. When can we expect to see results? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. McLeod. The honourable Minister responsible for the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs, Mr. Allen.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I will not delay the response time. I will ensure today, after session, that I will contact the department to provide the adequate information. Thank you.

Thank you, Minister Allen. Item 6, oral questions. The honourable Member for Frame Lake, Mr. Dent.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I heard earlier today unconfirmed reports that Cabinet has eliminated the position of chief of staff. I was wondering if the Premier could advise the House whether or not that is in fact the case?