Mr. Speaker, as the hon. member knows, in 1996-97 the debt to GDP ratio will not only stabilize but it will commence a downward track which, may I assure the member, is going to be permanent.
The member has raised a very important question. The debt to GDP ratio is a very important target. It is one that we are very conscious of and we will keep it down.
The member refers to the level of debt that I have to deal with compared to Michael Wilson. There is another difference between Michael Wilson and me. Michael Wilson had the good fortune to take over after a Liberal government. I had to take over after the Tories.