Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the letter does not specifically suggest that there was a reluctance anywhere. It very clearly indicates to the department and all the regions that we will continue to negotiate contracts and respond to the question of negotiated contracts. I would like to clarify that there were some suggestions that the department is expected to in fact solicit negotiated contracts. What we clarified is that I do not expect my department to solicit negotiated contracts. However, we will respond and assist, if necessary, to proposals. That is the difference. But we will not do the initial soliciting. It has to be an effort on the part of the communities, on the part of some business group in the community to request a negotiated contract. Thank you.