Michael Miltenberger

Mr. Speaker, I seek consent to proceed with the third reading of Bill16, Write-off of Debts Act, 2008–2009.

Mr. Speaker, we are checking into these concerns. In fact, we’ve been aware of the concerns for some time. What we are going to do about it is we are going to take steps to remedy the issue as it pertains to the staff and to the equipment and vehicles.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I’ll refer that question to Minister Bob McLeod.

I thought accelerated rate was very clear, but I’ll get the Minister of Public Works and Services to make it even clearer.

Mr. Chairman, that information has already been provided to all the Members. It is the information that we are referring to in the House here, and it is our most current information.

What I can speak to is what I understand the process to be, which is that should a Member, an MLA who is the Minister, write a letter of support, in this case for a negotiated contract, when that decision comes before Cabinet for approval, the Minister who wrote that letter of support would declare conflict and leave the room through the full course of the proceedings up to the vote and a decision being made.

Mr. Chairman, just for some more background. We handed out earlier today to all the Members.... They should have hopefully received it by now. We managed to get all the housing numbers and MACA money, and we’ve redone the funds being allocated by constituency to the Members so that it’s comprehensive. If you haven’t gotten that yet, you will be getting it. The numbers paint somewhat of a different picture. For example, Nunakput is now up to about $34 million over four years.

On the issue of the office building, I appreciate the Member’s comments. Minister McLeod has made the case of why that’s...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I will refer that question to Minister Bob McLeod.

Yes, Mr. Chairman, 2010–2011 is the plan for construction to start.

Thank you. I’ll refer that question to Minister McLeod.