Mr. Speaker, I missed the first part of the hon. member's question, but I think he might be considered to be a defective politician in fact.
I draw to the hon. member's attention an article in today's Globe and Mail :
Judge Gomery said his mandate does not include polling contracts, but he said he will think about admitting further evidence on the Finance contracts to clear the air.
He went further. He said specifically:
The mention of political interference by the Department of Finance makes headlines. If the statement is made and is left there, it is left to the media and the public to speculate.
He further stated that next week he will be making a decision about this issue.