Thank you.
Many people in this room in the government have said they like Keynes. Everyone gets the first part, which is that in a downturn or in economic uncertainty, we must spend. They always forget the second part, which is you have to pay the money back.
Through an entire cycle, we haven't paid any money back. The government said it was just going to run a couple of small deficits when it started. Now, they're as far as the eye can see.
I appreciate that you've come here to committee today. I think Mr. Blaikie has had some good suggestions.
Part of the reason we're having trouble is that we've asked you to come on a couple of different occasions and at least quarterly until inflation comes back down.
Will you return, when the governor returns to this committee, to answer more questions specifically about inflation? That invitation has been made.
Can we count on you coming back when the governor comes back?