I would like you to provide us with a written response.
As far as my colleague's question on the acquisition process for new search and rescue planes is concerned, the newspaper Le Devoir, among others, is reporting that the documents and the requirements have already been identified and that the obstacle is a political one.
Given that we are aware of the 12 basic steps in procurement, can you tell us where the problem is and when the procurement process was launched? When were these planes to be delivered, according to the need that was identified? I would like to know when you believe these planes will be delivered.
After that, I would simply like to make a comment. My riding has in the past provided and continues to provide the material, goods and services for National Defence. However, the suppliers currently agree that there has been a decrease, an erosion to their access to National Defence contracts.
Could you also provide us in writing with an overview of the development of contracts with National Defence over the last five years?