Thank you.
Just before we close, let me ask one question. Years ago, when the old Reform Party used to be here, the one question they always put to groups presenting their estimates was, “What efforts have you made to reduce your spending on behalf of the taxpayer? What efforts have you made to tighten your belt so that you can ask for less money?” We would like to believe, especially in a time of cutbacks and fiscal restraint, that there would be evidence of the same, even though you're asking for additional spending.
Yesterday we had a press conference with a group called the Experimental Lakes Area, which had $2 million cut and 17 scientists laid off. It was a $2 million budget.
Could we not do without the skylight in West Block, save a couple of million dollars, and have fewer cutbacks elsewhere? I know it's not up to you, but has this come up within the parliamentary precinct renovations conversation? Could we not do without this problematic and very expensive crystal palace we're building and just put a roof on it? Could we not just put some asphalt shingles on it and save some money? Has that come up at all, Mr. Mongeau?