Mr. Speaker, I do not want to comment on the remarks of the hon. member when he refers to powder rooms. The ministerial regional office in Halifax has a washroom; it does not have a powder room. Perhaps I could use one.
However I want to say to the hon. member that the purpose of ministerial regional offices is to cut costs so that ministers of the crown can carry out their responsibilities across the country. That is why in Quebec City, Montreal, Halifax and elsewhere across the country ministerial regional offices are put in place. It is to service the people of Canada at a much lower cost, as opposed to going to private hotels to retain the services therein.