Mr. Speaker, the member talked about the cuts proposed in governor in council appointments and mentioned a figure with regard to that. It is very interesting that Bill C-51, which was before the House before Christmas, adds governor in council appointments and Bill C-61, which just passed second reading yesterday, adds governor in council appointments.
I would like to know if this figure the hon. member presented was net of the new appointments that have been added or is this more Liberal doublespeak?