Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My questions are addressed to the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment and it is with regard to the devolution of the Student Financial Assistance Program from Yellowknife, headquarters, to the regions and communities. The Minister has always steadfastly refused to contemplate that, making references to capacity and improving the current system.

When we did the budget for Aboriginal Affairs, the issue came up during the discussion on the budget. I was led to understand that the reason for not wanting to devolve SFAs was because it may be part of self-government talks. Therefore, it was thought to keep it consolidated and easier to parcel up, that should be part of the programs agreed to through self-government agreements. I would like to ask the Minister of Education, Culture and Employment if in fact that is the case. Thank you.