Mr. Speaker, I noted that the hon. member and his colleagues supported our purchases of submarines. They never complained about the fact that we did not go out for tender calls, proposal calls in that case, because it obviously did not make sense. There happened to be some slightly used ones available.
Every case has to be examined on its merits. This case was examined on its merits and it was determined that this was the best possible direction to go in. There was really no other choice.
The timing was such that cabinet decided if we did not get this bid in we would have lost the jobs in Moose Jaw. We would have lost all our opportunities and we would not have saved the money we are saving.