--that the minister is accountable, and that's why I'm here today, because it is my authority. And I respectfully ask you to consider the long-standing parliamentary traditions of this country and of our mother Parliament, which are outlined in the writings of the people I've just mentioned. I believe that they are germane to this discussion.
I'd be quite happy to respond to the questions, exercising my authority that was only delegated during a period of time, but retaining that authority for myself as the minster, which is appropriate under our parliamentary tradition.