Mr. Speaker. At the risk of sounding a little aggravated, maybe what I need is a flip chart and Magic Marker. Let me explain again to my honourable colleague, so he understands.

We drafted a letter to all our employees. We asked them to let us know by September 30th if they were interested in purchasing their houses. It is only October the 3rd, you have got me so confused, I do not know what day it is. I am suggesting to you that it is going to take a little more time to demonstrate that they are prepared to lend the moneys. I hope he is right. I have already publicly applauded him for the advice that he gave me. I took his advice. I would hope now he would have the tolerance and the patience to wait and see if the advice that he gave me, and the banks will co-operate to lend the money to the staff that we have out here.

If it happens in the next short while, we will then reconsider what we are doing in the Mortgage Investment Corporation. If it does not, we will bring it in place. Thank you.