Also included was the age-old promise to establish a drug-recovery facility.

We welcome the establishment of such a facility; but caution Government not to once again employ foreign experts whose cultural background renders them impotent in the reality of the Bermudian drug scene? We encourage government to Bermudianise the treatment facility from the outset.

COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS Mr. Speaker, in the almost twenty years since the Ministry of Community and Cultural Affairs has been established it has been underutilized and under-supported. This Ministry could serve a valuable role in enhancing the culture awareness of our residents and building a sense of unity and cohesiveness for Bermudians. Mr. Speaker, the Bermuda National Gallery and the Children's Library can also play a part in this objective, but there must be properly equipped as national store houses of knowledge. Our libraries must have the facilities and technologies that put them solidly within the Information Age.

The cultivation and financial support of the Arts is important to the development of any society. We, as a PLP Government, would commit ourselves to the effective support of the arts. We believe the promotion and preservation of our cultural heritage is important to ensure that our children experience the rich cultural beauty of our island well into the future.

WORKS, ENGINEERING, PARKS AND HOUSING Mr. Speaker, recent road problems and public complaints about resurfaced roads suggests that a in-depth survey of Bermuda's roads infrastructure is sorely needed. A PLP Government will ensure that the entire road system is surveyed and assessed. Equal attention would be paid to private and public road systems.

Mr. Speaker, the increased opportunities made available through the Base lands return means that proper long-term infrastructural planning can be done. A PLP Government would ensure that these lands are properly incorporated into our existing land mass and, where possible some areas used to release the pressure on the existing infrastructure.

Mr. Speaker, the need for affordable housing continues to plague our community. Many families' aspirations continue to be inhibited by a lack affordable housing and affordable financing thus leading to a pessimistic attitude towards the future.

Assessment of our existing housing stock and proper planning to satisfy future need must be made a priority.

Remainder of speech in Monday's newspaper.