Mr. Speaker, the ultimate decision to stop the inquiry was made by Judge Hugessen who said in his ruling that there would have been no reason or right to proceed. The deputy chair offered his resignation. Accordingly the government entertained a settlement. The settlement was conducted by government officials. The settlement in the end was in keeping and in line with standard government procedures. We believe it to be a fair settlement.
In the House of Commons on December 13th, 1994. See this statement in context.