Mr. Speaker, I have always been a great admirer of the distinguished profile of my colleague, the Minister of Transport, and so I certainly have no intention of undertaking any effort to probe his proboscis.
On the more serious matter, I would like to report that I have received a copy of commissioner Hope's report. Because of the significance and impact we are studying it very carefully. We also will have to submit it for translation so that it is available in both official languages. We would want to depose the report as quickly as possible so that we can get on with the negotiations and discussions.
I say to my hon. friend that there is nothing to stop the parties coming to an agreement without that report if they want to really get down to the brass tacks and negotiate a new deal for the railways.