He finally responded. It seems that Mr. Gorsky had died and so Armstrong felt he could answer the question.

戈斯基先生不久前去世了，阿姆斯特朗觉得他可以回答了。

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But he responded saying "nothing has been dismissed" and he said he has not finally concluded but has yet to be persuaded that certification is the answer.

BBC: Scotland Bill Committee 1