Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me say again, Cabinet is advised by staff, by the Department of Justice, by the secretary to Cabinet of all discussions, all decisions and undertakings that we engage in to make sure that we are consistent with the laws and the policies in past practices of government.
In this case, we were advised right from the beginning in January when we started organizing our offices and our staff. We have revisited this issue recently to ensure that the advice and the legal advice has been consistent, and it has. I have mentioned that Cabinet was through this discussion. The decision we made was very clear.
The contract itself, as I have said to the Member, is not for me to circulate to Members; but we have spoken to what the contract does and does not do. The main thing is that the Members on the other side want to look at is the duties and responsibilities of this particular position. The contract does not speak to that at all. Mr. Speaker, again, it is not for me to be sharing with Members of this Legislature, contracts that we have with employees of this government. They are considered confidential and private.
However, I understand that if the Member who is asking me these questions and anybody else on the other side of the House want to have a look at that contract, they can call the lawyer representing that particular employee and I am sure they will allow them to review that contract. That is what I understand. Thank you.