Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee has been considering Motion 40-12(1), Ministers' Statements 2-12(1) and 5-12(1) and Tabled Document 3-12(1), and wishes to report that these matters are concluded with one motion being adopted. Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of the chairman of committee of the whole be concurred with.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is interesting to note that some of the arguments that have been made -- I do not think that there is any sane, knowledgeable person in this Assembly that could or would want to give the impression that the intention of a special committee dealing with health and social issues is going to be a cadillac committee. The fact is that the financial circumstances do not allow us to become a cadillac committee. At the same time we all have

to appreciate, I believe, the serious problems that we have generally in our communities in these two areas.

I think that one of the problems that we have had for many years is that we have not sought the advice or at least listened to the people when they have given us, what I consider, good advice as to how we could deal with social issues. I think that our own attempts previously, in establishing special committees, have always been immediately after elections. The special committee on education was formed in our first session, the special committee on housing was formed in our first session, so there is nothing magic about the idea of allowing a new Minister to get to know his department and not at the same time establish a special committee to go and seek other advice as to how and what solutions those people might give in helping that new Minister in future, and our government in future, address some of the more serious social problems that we have.

Maybe if the government would have listened to me the first time when we talked about the transfer for health, maybe we would not have the $31 million deficit that we have now. But I think I was not trying at that time to stop the idea of taking on more responsibilities, but clearly indicating that I was not happy with the agreement as it was. I think sometimes you have to say, "I told you so." Maybe this is the only opportunity I will give. Maybe I will get more when we deal with Health.

In terms of dealing with not only dealing with the social problems, but I think there is a real need for us to address the health matters. I think that a great deal of some of the social problems that we have cause us significant expenditures on the health side and I think that it would be in our interest to review how all the social problems that we are encountering, the social issues that we have to address, interrelate to a point where the problems we are encountering in every one, result in failure in other areas. I just want to tell you that I am prepared to support the motion.

I know there is a suggestion that is being made not to proceed with the terms of reference at this time. My only concern with that is that we are establishing a committee generally with no direction and if the attempt is to remove the terms of reference and say we will talk about it at a later time, then what is the purpose of setting up a special committee at this time with no terms of reference. That is my only concern. I think if the attempt is that yes we agree to establish the committee, lay that out and agree to that fundamental principle and agree then to seek the advice and input and the agreement of all Members that we will agree to establish, along with the financing, that issue. I have no problem with that. But I really believe that the principle of establishing the special committee has to be agreed to now and then we can work on the other issues. But I think that that is important. And whatever happens between now and the next session is something we can deal with. But it must be established.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Could the Minister of Transportation consider providing the necessary resources which could see the construction of a winter road between Aklavik and Fort McPherson?

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Would the Minister of Public Works review the following matter and inform this House as to whether contracts are being made available to competitive northern businesses for the production or reproduction of blueprints or such similar documents as may be required for housing projects, community infrastructure or facilities where such work is, or can be done in the Northwest Territories?

Mr. Speaker, if that were the case then certainly I have no continuing argument. I will not debate the issue. It is a matter that has been explained to me.

Mr. Speaker, I do not usually rise on points of privileges, and many people here know how technical, or how I have gained knowledge of the rules, but Mr. Speaker, the point of privilege in many instances is a very serious matter. I want to raise a point of privilege about a remark that was made, maybe privately, but in jest and maybe in jest, but nonetheless, I think, has a bearing on my capacity as a Member. It was a remark that was uttered by the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre to the honourable Member for Keewatin Central. Maybe I was not supposed to hear it, but the remarks were, "All the North American Indians are on a rampage." Mr. Speaker, that remark, in my opinion, causes me great concern. I am an Indian myself, and I think that I have to call into question whether or not I could rise in this House and deal with issues relating to my concerns with the knowledge that anyone could have that view. Maybe it is a misunderstanding and maybe I need clarification, but I think it is important that my misunderstandings and my ability to operate in this House without the knowledge that the underlying tones of such a remark would be made. I am basically trying to deal with it under 32(1).

Mr. Speaker, I would like to rise on a point of privilege.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Your committee has been considering Ministers' Statement 2-12(1), Ministers' Statement 5-12(1), Tabled Document 3-12(1), Bills 1, 2, and 3, and wishes to report that Bills 2 and 3 are ready for third reading. Bill 1 is ready for third reading as amended. Mr. Speaker, I move that the report of the chairman of the committee of the whole be concurred with.

Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I wish to table Tabled Document 31-12(1), an article in the Yukon News, Wednesday, December 11, 1991, entitled "14 First Nations accept final agreement." I also wish to table Tabled Document 32-12(1), Joint Draft November 27, 1991, Self-Government Agreement between the First Nation, the Government of Canada and the Yukon Government.