That really wasn't fair, Mr. Toone. The officials are here to answer the questions they are entitled to answer. If there is a question that should have been asked of the minister, they will often tell us that it is not within their purview or their responsibility to answer. That has nothing to do with their not being willing to answer. It is their legal responsibility, and that is what they're doing.
On October 9th, 2014. See this statement in context.