Fisheries committee  My French is not what it used to be, so would you excuse me if I reply in English? I represent Mr. Rhyno. He hired me to present his case to government and I am his representative.

Fisheries committee  I am a lawyer, yes.

Fisheries committee  He didn't get the translation.

Fisheries committee  Just let me finish. We have never been able to find out why that licence was not issued. I have asked countless times. I have asked if it was the science. No, it wasn't the science. Could you please tell me what was the basis of the refusal of the licence? We have never been give

Fisheries committee  I tabled it during my presentation.

Fisheries committee  Well, you see, Mr. Byrne, that we don't know.

Fisheries committee  I just did.

Fisheries committee  Certainly. It's a letter from Mr. David Bevan, assistant deputy minister, dated June 10, 2005. The Honourable Geoff Regan has asked me to respond to your request for access to the Eastern Nova Scotia snow crab fishery in 2005. As you know, your request was referred to the Atlan

Fisheries committee  What documentation are you talking about?

Fisheries committee  No, AFLAB doesn't communicate with clients. AFLAB is there to give recommendations to the Minister of Fisheries.

Fisheries committee  You asked me to read the letter, so just let me finish reading it. Although the board recommended that your appeal be granted --it seems clear to me-- the Minister has made a decision based on a thorough review of all available information, including the New Emerging Fisher

Fisheries committee  I understand you very well, sir. I have the same problem in French. I'm sorry for speaking so quickly. Although the board recommended that your appeal be granted, the minister has made a decision, based on a thorough review of all available information, including the New Eme

Fisheries committee  Secondly, I have no intention of commenting on that letter you mentioned, Mr. Byrne.

Fisheries committee  I'll have to get Tim to answer that. I don't know.

Fisheries committee  Just a second. Can I deal with the first part of your question?