As reluctant as I am to enter into debate with Mr. Obhrai, because that would be unfair, he seems to argue that the minister feels that the way it was handled was unfortunate, that she takes full responsibility, and that she's apologizing. Therefore, she apologizes for the way it has been handled, not the decision itself.
It appears to be, in my judgment, a consequence-free apology. It's quite regrettable. I rather wish she had taken the same position and made the same statement as that of the parliamentary secretary. When he was misled by the documentation, he stood in the House and said he misled the House and apologized for it. I wish the minister had ascended to the same level of responsibility.
But in other respects, I think Mr. Dewar's motion is right on. I don't know whether there are any other debaters, but I'd be interested in going to the question.