We've been through this already. We've had a study on this, Minister, but thank you anyway. Perhaps you can answer my question, Dr. Tam.
My concern and many people's concern with the blood system is its safety.
Minister, you said in your letter, “there is no evidence that Lyme disease can be transmitted through the blood supply.” This is very different from saying science has proven that Lyme disease cannot be transmitted through the blood supply. It's like saying, I haven't seen it happen, so it can't happen.
I would like to know from Dr. Tam, or you, Minister, what is being done to scientifically prove that Lyme disease cannot be transmitted through the blood supply. Can the minister unequivocally state it is impossible to get Lyme disease through the national blood supply?