Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I say, our program takes into account a number of areas. What we do provide is not consistent across the country. We provide the cost of housing in our jurisdiction, Mr. Speaker. We also provide the cost of utilities, clothing, furniture and we allow the individual to earn up to $400 more a month.
The Stats Canada 1999 survey indicated that Northwest Territories households consisting of 3.1 persons spent $564 per month on food. Our level of support, Mr. Speaker, today is $524 for a household of one mother and three children. We are increasing that amount with this particular budget, so we are coming close to the amount that would indicate by our national survey what would be the average spending. Thank you.