Mr. Speaker, to set the record straight, it is true that after consulting with the solicitor general I met on his advice with members of the RCMP in late 1993. In early 1994 the Royal Canadian Mounted Police wrote to me saying that after having looked at the information I had given them they had come to the conclusion that a further investigation was not warranted and they were not proceeding.
As to the origins of the investigation into the so-called Airbus affair that is now ongoing, I have no idea how or why that began. The RCMP tell us according to public statements it commenced sometime in 1995. I can tell the hon. member that I did not initiate it. I do not know who did initiate it. I am sure the police have their sources and their reasons. It is up to the police to conduct police investigations.