The Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security met at 3:29 p.m. this day, in Room 268, La Promenade Building, the Chair, Kevin Sorenson, presiding.

Jay Pyke made a statement and, with Melinda MacCrimmon, answered questions.

At 4:27 p.m., the sitting was suspended.

At 4:28 p.m., the sitting resumed in camera.

It was agreed, — That the draft report, as amended, be adopted.

It was agreed, — That the report be entitled: "Drugs and Alcohol in Federal Penitentiaries: An Alarming Problem".

It was agreed, — That the Chair, Clerk and analyst be authorized to make such grammatical and editorial changes as may be necessary without changing the substance of the report.

It was agreed, — That the Chair present the report to the House.

It was agreed, — That, pursuant to Standing Order 109, the Committee request that the Government table a comprehensive response to the report.

It was agreed, — That members submit their lists of witnesses to be heard when the Committee considers Bill C-350, An Act to amend the Corrections and Conditional Release Act (accountability of offenders), to the Clerk no later than Friday, April 13, 2012.

At 5:04 p.m., the Committee adjourned to the call of the Chair.