Mr. Chair, my understanding is that the minister could appear for the first hour and departmental representatives for the second hour. The minister cannot stay for the full two hours. We suggest discussing the mandate letter and the main estimates at the same time. Otherwise we will again lose another committee meeting. I think we are able to have the minister for an hour and talk about both subjects at the same time.
If we need a motion, I could do a motion and we could vote on it.