I think there are going to be all kinds of opportunities when we will have a formal motion, and we'll probably then say “the minister and/or his representatives”, but for me, this request was, in the spirit of what Mr. Harvey said, to have the minister here to talk about his mandate letter. However we want to proceed, it's just an informal agreement to ask the minister. It's not a formal request, so that doesn't tie him in. Because it's not a motion, it would make it a little less of an issue if he has less time in the near future.
On February 17th, 2016. See this statement in context.