Mr. Speaker, my question is directed to the Minister of Natural Resources.
In spite of the fact that there has been a constant reduction in the number of licences to hold and handle radioactive material in the country, the staff of the compliance division of AECB has continued to grow.
It is now rumoured that there are plans to open regional compliance offices in Vancouver and Halifax in spite of the fact that there are only 370 licensees in B.C. and less than that in the maritimes.
Can the minister confirm or deny these offices are being planned and, if they are, can she justify it?