Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, my question would be directed to the Minister responsible for FMBS. Mr. Speaker, as a result of the Minister's statements yesterday, both in a news conference as well as in the House on the issue of pay equity, there are some concerns being raised. For example, one of the replies we have heard from

the union president is that the $25 million Mr. Todd speaks about on the retroactivity of the pay equity is a down payment or represents 10 percent on the dollar. If that is the case, I am quite concerned as to where this will lead to. We have talked about pushing for a negotiated settlement. Will the Minister inform us if what they are saying is accurate, that this is indeed, what they see as 10 percent on the dollar? Thank you.