I need to get clarification here. Are we not dealing with the FMBS budget? Are we not on the final line of the budget? Should we not deal with that? If there is a question of policy, and this is a question, I am not trying to evade the question, could that not be asked during question period or could it not be asked when other Ministers' budgets come up. I think I need to get some clarity here because this is kind of a new angle, or a new switch, which is not unusual. If there is just some way I can get some clarity.

I thought we were dealing with the budget. I preferably want to answer questions in question period with respect to major policies or where it occurs within my responsibilities. However, I would like us to continue to conclude if you want the budget, my budget. I think that is what I am sitting at this witness table for. Now I will take direction from the staff, but that is what I understand.