Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I too agree that it is time to bring closure to this issue. We have had a long debate on it. I want to be absolutely clear, Mr. Speaker, that as Minister responsible for the Power Corporation I do accept responsibility for the way Cabinet's directions are communicated to the chair and to the board. That is my responsibility. I have to say though, nevertheless, that the direction that Cabinet gave to the board recently is clear and we stand by that, but we are not going to change our view in terms of revoking the board appointments.

I think we have to move on from here. I think the next steps include appointing a chair and board. I have sent letters out this morning to all of the Members and I appreciate your input into that process, as well as input from other sources. I think that once we have a new board in place -- and I have indicated to the Premier and to Cabinet that I will review the existing procedures and ensure that in future there will be clear channels of communication between myself as Minister responsible, between other members of Cabinet and particularly between myself and the chair and board for the Power Corporation.

You also certainly have my commitment that I will work to ensure that the government's direction on major policy issues is understood by the new board and the chairman. I think we have to work together to clear up that miscommunication that appears to have happened. I want to assure the Members that I do want to work closely with you. I intend to work closely with you, and certainly have always made myself and the boards that I represent open to sessions with AOC and GED or any other committee that we want to have. Mr. Speaker, I will do everything I can to ensure that communication is cleared up and that we have a good board functioning and that they are clear on what their mandate is and the policy direction of the government. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.