I was going to ask the same question, because previously I was led to believe that there was a timeline. Now there isn't. So it seems to me it comes down to whether the government is being reasonable on the timeline that has been taken to respond. Parliamentarians have a right to hear an answer from the government, so we either pass the motion or the government gives some indication of when the response is going to be forthcoming. Surely the government can give some indication. Otherwise, the motion should say the minister will come to the committee by such and such a date, response or no response.
On February 5th, 2008. See this statement in context.