Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Minister of Finance and it regards the proposed bank merger.
The minister has given his assurance that a final decision will not be taken until the task force reports and that there are full parliamentary hearings on the matter. That means a final decision might not be taken for at least a year.
In view of that delay and in view of the fact that delay and uncertainty is not in anyone's best interest, will the minister refer the specific issue of the proposed bank merger to a parliamentary committee immediately so that the committee can commence immediate hearings?