Mr. Chair, with regard to the navy, there have been reports again that it is understaffed by about 1,000 at the present time.
Could the minister respond to that in light of the comments that my friend made earlier concerning the confusion about whether there will be a downing of some of the ships in question? There seems to be an indication, at least from the minister, that was never contemplated.
I would like to know, though, about the issue of personnel.