Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to compliment the Minister on his tie. It may be the only new money we have, is that what you are telling us?

I have some very brief comments. I see from looking at the budget that there are a lot of non-discretionary items. There are some that I have concerns about. I would like some clarification, mainly under the directorate.

Could the Minister indicate with staff housing contracts for $1.8 million...is this for housing that we still own? This may be repetitive, but I was not at the Jedi committee meeting, so I am interested in knowing where these contracts are. Are they all occupied housing?