Mr. Speaker, if the member will recall his earlier question, he related it to a letter that had been sent the day before of which I did not have a copy at that time.
With respect to the issue of the ferry to the Madeleine Islands, the situation is quite clear. He is correct, there was money put aside for the purchase of a new ferry. I might add there is also an existing ferry which will serve well for the immediate future. In due course we will replace that ferry with another one.
The important fact to remember is that there are many changes taking place in Atlantic Canada with respect to ferry services. A good number of vessels are coming free or being released from certain routes which previously were taken up. The situation is flexible. We hope to obtain a ship within the price limit that he has suggested to this House.