Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question today is for the Minister responsible for Education, Culture and Employment. Mr. Speaker, at the beginning of the 21st century here in the North, people are experiencing a great increase in the cost of living. The Minister responsible will respond by introducing some new initiatives to increase the amount of assistance available to income support recipients and other people that need the help of government in the areas of food basket and clothing allowances.

I am just wondering, Mr. Speaker, if the Minister could answer a question for me. The question is, Mr. Speaker, where were these numbers developed? Were they developed in-house or did the Minister use outside sources? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.