Mr. Chairman, there are certain types of screening tests which are indicated for certain types of diseases for people, particularly in certain age categories. The Member mentions specifically chest x-rays. Unless a patient was presenting certain types of symptoms or specifically requested their feeling for a need for a chest x-ray, I do not think that it would be something that would be done as a standard route. However, again creating an awareness about some of the precautions that people can take themselves, I think that most of the health centres have the ability to provide x-rays.

Certainly we want to encourage people to take some personal responsibility. If they feel that they have symptoms or a condition in which a chest x-ray is warranted, then we encourage them to speak to the physicians or nurses in their community and have that discussion with them. Thank you.