I understand that, but people who are observing here and some of the members are not aware. You know that I have been derided on a daily basis with the update of communications with proposed witnesses. A flurry of that activity took place after the summonses were sent out.
With regard to Mr. Hudson, on July 28 a letter was dropped off at the Conservative Party headquarters, and an e-mail was also sent on July 31. He was spoken to on the phone. He said he was going to check back with the chief of staff and call back. He works for the Honourable Loyola Hearn.
There was no response. He did not get back to us. On August 1, 2008, as I indicated, I signed the summons, and the summons was sent to Kilrea. On August 8, which would be Friday, we received a call from Mr. Hudson stating he received the summons and asking if the committee would reimburse his expenses.
Then on August 11 we called back to find out whether he would be here today. On August 13 the clerk received a letter from the lawyers, Cassels Brock. They indicated that there were some problems and he wouldn't be able to attend, because of lateness. I accept that.