I just want to understand one thing, Madam Chair.
Usually, witnesses are invited by all parties, a budget is submitted in advance, and it is approved by the committee. In this case, one of the witnesses was added to the list an hour before the meeting.
I note that the cost was quite high. I see that the expenses for the witness from London were reasonable. The expenses for the witness from Los Angeles are $3,500.
Madam Chair, you told us that you decided on the witnesses, and not the other parties. However, you have not submitted a budget to the committee for approval, which is unusual.
Is that something you intend to do again, or will the committee be inviting the witnesses?
I would like some clarification on that.