Thank you, Madam Chair.
Minister, I understand that your position is that you cannot investigate. I don't believe that anyone here thinks that you should have investigated. However, as you mentioned, we believe that you were responsible for what was happening and what was ultimately within the realm of the Department of National Defence.
I understand that you do not agree with us. You say that you could not get involved as that would have constituted interference.
However, you also told us that you ensured that the Privy Council was informed. You told me earlier that you had some discussions about this matter—you do not know how many—with people at Privy Council afterwards.
We also know that nothing ever happened. General Vance was never investigated and he never faced any charges.
In the end, would you say that the Privy Council was not up to the task, Minister?