Mr. Chair, I think that we all agree that files should be very closely examined. I have just come from the forum in Brussels. A problem is on the horizon, and it is becoming more serious. I am talking about intercontinental missile defence, and the opposition it is encountering in Europe. This is a very important matter, of course. We are not saying that motion is not valid, but when it comes to beginning a study on this topic when we still have work to do, I can only echo the words of my colleague Claude: we should work along the lines provided by the steering committee. We will come to a decision together, and we must discuss it, but it is perhaps not necessary to make a motion right now, although everyone has the right to do so.
The study on procurement is not finished, and we must discuss the recommendations. Whether we like it or not, there is also the question of the detainees. That is going to take much more than this one meeting. We have to get to the bottom of things, and perhaps even have a word with NATO. It would be good to invite General Henault to brief us on the situation. In short, we have a lot on our plate. We have not finished the Afghanistan file. I can tell you that if you are bound and determined to stick with this motion, we will not support it. That does not mean that we could not deal with the matter at the steering committee. Then we could establish an agenda and decide how we are going to proceed. After all, there certainly is not going to be an election this spring, and there will be work to do come autumn. This could be part of it. I think that we should proceed step by step. In one sense, we have put the cart before the horse.