Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Mr. Roland.

Thank you, Minister Roland. At this time, I would like to ask the committee that oversees the Department of Finance if they have any comments. Mr. Allen.

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Delorey.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Could I just remind Members that they are to address the questions through the Chair and not directly to the Minister in the form of a direct question. We are all new; don’t worry, I just wanted to mention that. It is a bit of a strange process, but it is what we do. Mr. Roland.

I will call the committee back to order. We are on Bill 1, Appropriation Act, 2004-2005. Are there any general comments with respect to the appropriation act? Does the committee agree then that we proceed with the Department of Finance?

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Mr. Delorey.

Thank you, Mr. Menicoche. Mr. Roland.

Does the committee agree that we will commence with that order after a short break?

Thank you, Mr. Roland. Next on my list I have Mr. Delorey.

Thank you, Ms. Lee. Mr. Roland.