I have answered that already, Mr. Chairman, by saying yes, there are challenges that we are meeting in terms of the army and of the needs of our Canadian forces.
The $310 million though will go for a wide variety of capital purchases that are relevant to the army and relevant to the navy and air force, as well.
I have already indicated that we have increased government spending by some 20% in the last few budgets. The last few budgets have been going up to deal with these measures, whether it is equipment or quality of life measures. We have another $5 billion coming over the next five years.
The government has made a commitment to meet the needs of the Canadian forces. We are going through a review of those needs now, determining what are the capabilities with which we will move forward.
We must come up with a revised policy and plan that is affordable, that can be financed and that gives the resources which our troops need to do the job. That is our commitment.