Yes, Mr. Chairman.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I am pleased to present the 1992-93 capital estimates for the Department of Government Services. The requirement for the department is $4,790,000. It represents a 39 per cent decrease over the 1991-92 revised forecast of $7,835,000.

The department mandate is to provide specific services to government departments, boards and agencies, and to make an inventory of specific products available for sale to the public where these cannot be provided by the private sector without adversely affecting equitable distribution or pricing. The capital program of the Department of Government Services funds the infrastructure required in the provision of these services.

The system and computer services activity delivers specialized services related to the development, support and operation of government's computer-based information processing systems. Capital funding of $100,000 will be used to purchase and install data communications equipment.

The supply services activity provides storage and distribution centres for departments in Yellowknife and five regions. Capital funding of $50,000 will purchase a replacement forklift for Rankin Inlet warehouse. The petroleum products activity provides heating oil, gasoline, naphtha, and aviation fuel to 44 communities not served by the private sector. The capital requirement of $4,640,000 includes the planning and construction of new bulk fuel storage tanks, upgrades to existing storage facilities, and the purchase of fuel delivery trucks.

Mr. Chairman, this completes my opening remarks. Mr. Chairman, I will be pleased to respond to your questions. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I would like to assure the Member that the contract for one year is going to be re-instated for that purpose. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Because of the possibility of the privatization study that is being done at this point in time, my department is very reluctant to go into a long-term contract. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Once I review the report with cabinet, we will be making a statement on it. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. According to the report the potential location was based on a number of criteria. That is what we are looking at. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Because we are spending about $1.5 million to house this aircraft firefighting equipment, our goal is to see that this money stays within the Territories. Mr. Speaker, that is our goal and objective. Thank you.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Yes, a study was done to determine the location for the hangar to house the firefighting aircraft equipment. According to the report Fort Smith was considered as a logical location, but this is a preliminary report and no decision has been made by my department or by cabinet. Thank you,

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I have a return to an oral question, Question O273-12(2), asked by Mr. Gargan on March 6, 1992 regarding optional years for Evergreen Forestry. The department has been pleased with the services provided by Evergreen Forestry during the forest fire season. I would like to assure Mr. Gargan that the Department of Renewable Resources will be contacting Evergreen Forestry to discuss arrangements for the upcoming fire season. Existing levels of service will be maintained. Thank you.