Mr. Speaker, since I could not finish earlier, I will do so now.
A memorandum of understanding was signed by the solicitor general, the RCMP and the Treasury Board to ensure that all new contract positions with the RCMP are filled by the Treasury Board and not by the RCMP. The member neglects to mention this.
As for the DNA bank, I am happy to report that the backlog in British Columbia has been reduced by 30% in the last six months.
If the member opposite had bothered to consult his own colleagues, and find out what is happening here at RCMP headquarters with respect to the DNA bank—