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I understand that the minister was appointed to his position in May. Despite the fact that this Parliament did not have legislative powers until 1 July, he was in office in May and June—six months ago.
I will pose the Hong Kong question, as it may well come to be known. The member quotes the example of British Columbia, where I was relatively recently.