The member is quite right. We believe that the fact that there is no plan is a major weakness. We are pleased that the department has since developed a plan. I would also like to say that the Department of Foreign Affairs was not the only department without a plan. It is especially important for departments such as Foreign Affairs and Defence, where traditionally, people at lower levels in the organization rose through the ranks. There were very few lateral entries. It is therefore even more critical that these departments have a good overview of new recruitment methods in order to deal with the exodus that will soon be taking place.
