Thank you very much.
My question is for the Department of Veterans Affairs. I would like to go back to what happened a few weeks ago.
During Veterans' Week, we set up the scientific advisory committee on veterans' health, with the first issue being exposure to depleted uranium. Last December, when the committee was created, five people were selected and we were even able to see their CVs.
However, we have since not received much information about the committee, and I would like to know more.
First, I would like to know what the mandate of the committee is. Second, I would like to know whether the minister is making a commitment to table the committee report in the House, when it ends in June 2013. I would then like to have more information about the committee's meetings and about whether veterans can suggest witnesses to be heard during the meetings of the scientific advisory committee on veterans health. Similarly, I would like to know whether some documents might be reviewed in order to make sure that they are not documents where conclusions have already been reached. Finally, I would also like to know the costs incurred since the advisory committee was set up, as well as the committee's budget assessment.
Since many veterans are relying on this committee, could you provide me with answers to be able to reassure them?