Mr. Speaker, as I was saying, in the process of trying to solve the mystery of the missing office equipment, I had a discussion with the newly appointed head of member services, Mrs. Edna MacKenzie, who asked if I would help and get involved to try and develop changes to the system that might prevent this very thing from happening again. I was pleased to hear that.
This may not be perfect but it is certainly an attempt to address some of those concerns. I see a willingness on this side of the House and I heard a willingness on the part of the staff that runs this organization. I think the only thing missing is a serious willingness on the part of the government to take the initiative and do something to stop that. I think it is an extremely serious matter. I do not care if it was something as little as the lack of a transfer of a flag and pole which every MPs office in Canada has standing in it, which I did not receive.
All the consumable items that I did not get when added together are a considerable amount of money. I think it is very serious and I would hope the government will also take it seriously and that we might do something to remedy this situation so it will not happen again.