Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, when we talk about a system-wide review, we are not just talking about health boards. There seems to be a fair amount of focus on that. Certainly the ability of the department to respond to those needs, the capacity, the specialized kinds of experience that may be required to do that are all included in what the Cuff review is intended to look at.

Mr. Chairman, as I have stated before, this is not intended to be an exercise in faultfinding. We have tried to be very upfront and open with the Members about some of the shortfalls and some of the concerns that have been raised and have been brought to my attention.

If Mr. Miltenberger is suggesting that we need more staff in order to perform this role in the department, then that would be very contrary to previous positions he has taken about the concentrated manpower at the headquarters level. He has repeatedly indicated that he has concerns about that.

Mr. Chairman, I am also hoping that Members will avail themselves of the opportunity to speak with the consultants involved in the Cuff review. I know Mr. Miltenberger specifically is scheduled to have an interview, or make a presentation, or speak with somebody from the review team in the next little while. We would expect and hope that Members would be very specific in their concerns and that, as I said, this does not include only board operations. It includes the entire system, including the department. Thank you.