One of the disappointments I have had over the last two years with the Department of Transportation was in
regard to the reduction and then the elimination in funding for the emergency response services in my community. Basically, the department came back with reports saying we did not need the ERS because of the federal regulations disqualifying us from having those. After saying that, I understand now that some of the major international airlines like United Airlines have had some concern with the removal of ERS that we were not privy to when the decision was made. I wonder has the Minister heard about this, and if he has, has he directed his departmental officials to look at it further and maybe just give us an overview on that situation? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.