I remind hon. members that we are wasting time in question period. I cannot hear the minister and she sits close to me. I cannot imagine what it is like for members at the far end of the chamber.
We do have to be able to hear the minister's answer. The question was asked. If members do not want to hear the answer, I suggest we not ask the question. The hon. minister is now trying to answer, so we will have to hear it.