Well, Mr. Speaker, first of all, with reference to the archaic Mining Safety Act, the honourable Member will know that I have introduced amendments this session, which have proceeded now to second reading, which will update the act, particularly the penalty section, and improve it on the interim basis. So, with the co-operation of all Members of this House, we will have a bill that at least has improved penalties and some of the other recommendations that flow from the coroner's inquest of over a year ago.
Now, Mr. Speaker, as to the Member's second question, when do I expect the committee to get going, I am all ready to appoint the committee. I have got excellent nominees for chairperson, for representatives of industry and for representatives of the remote fly-in mines. I have perceived a lot of interest and good nominees. My problem, Mr. Speaker, is that as of yesterday, despite many meetings and much effort on my part, I am told that CASAW and Steel are boycotting the process and will refuse to nominate someone to fill the one seat set aside for organized labour. There will be little point in appointing a committee without someone from that sector sitting on the committee, in my opinion. I am stuck with this problem which finally came to a head yesterday. I am going to work manfully to resolve it, Mr. Speaker. If I can find a way to resolve this problem in the next few days, I will appoint the committee. If not, I will still take advantage of those excellent nominees and proceed with some process to develop a new bill. I am hoping that, by next fall, we may be able to present new legislation to this House if all goes well. Thank you.