In the past we've had ministers come for one hour; some have come for more than an hour, and then we've had two hours with five or six ministers up there.
The motion basically invited the ministers to come. I know they were trying to accommodate this committee fairly quickly before Christmas. Because of a lot of travel arrangements to different conferences all around the world, the ministers had certain times; at other times they weren't available because our committee wasn't meeting.
I haven't heard anything else, although Mr. Obhrai may be able to update us.
I know it's frustrating. When I was in opposition, and even in government, I always thought it was good to have the ministers there. You get the answers, because all the officials are usually there with them.
In some respects, I know that the ministers have tried to be here before Christmas.
Go ahead, Mr. Obhrai.