Before resuming debate, I would just remind hon. members that during this time when we have five minutes of questions and comments, quite often there are a number of members who wish to pose a question or a comment to the member who just spoke but the members speaking take a bit more time than they might with their preambles. We know this is not a time for speeches, but a short preamble and a question or comment to the hon. member is great. That way more members will have the opportunity to pose their question or comment to hon. members. Therefore, I ask and encourage members in their questions and comments, and similarly other hon. members in their responses, to keep those concise and relevant and then more members will be able to participate.
Resuming debate, the hon. member for Miramichi.