Well, I would respond, Mr. Chairman, by saying that this information, whether it ever is or is not covered by cabinet confidence, is information of a kind, as the Speaker indicates in his ruling, that the House is entitled to receive. It may well be covered by cabinet confidence in earlier stages or continuing at the same time, even if legislation were never introduced. Arguably, with the introduction of legislation, to which this information pertains, there is a more compelling reason for the House to obtain it. But the two are not, in my view, connected directly.
On March 16th, 2011. See this statement in context.