Mr. Speaker, I admit that there is a difference in the interpretation of figures. We say 5 per cent, while the minister says 6 per cent. As for the 1 per cent of contracts awarded to Quebec entrepreneurs, let us admit that it could hardly be any less.
Given that most Department of Justice contracts are awarded directly without tender by department officials and taking into account, I imagine, the minister's obvious authority over the awarding of contracts, can the minister make a commitment to issue and make public clear directives designed to ensure that a fair share of research work is done in French, as must or rather should the case&