Mr. Speaker, why can the hon. member not at least amend his question in the light of my answer?
There is no double standard. The solicitor general is not a member of the commission. He is not part of the inquiry. He cannot direct the inquiry.
As far as the allegations about Mr. Morin in the press today are concerned, let us hear whether or not they are substantiated once we have the statement of the commission later this morning.
In any event, whatever the statement is, it does not change the fact that this government has not been given the authority by parliament to direct the work of the commission. It is independent. It is at arm's length from the government.