Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I apologize for being less than clear. Mr. Chairman, I am saying that there may be an issue, but I respectfully suggest that it is not appropriate for me to rule on that issue or render my opinion at this time, given the very clear process that is set forth in the legislation with respect to conflict of interest.
There have been allusions to a Member and, of course, there are different restrictions in the Legislative Assembly Act that affect Ministers, for example, more significantly than ordinary Members. The full factual background would have to be put to the Ethics Commissioner in order for the Ethics Commissioner to determine whether there has been a possible contravention of this specifically with respect to government contracts and potentially the very broad obligations that are contained within section 67 of the act, which affects all Members.
So, for clarity, I am suggesting that because this House would ultimately have to deal with any report of the Ethics Commissioner, it would be appropriate to follow that process prior to debating this issue.