I have already had this discussion at other committees. I don't remember if the problem arose at this committee. I don't think that is a very serious problem, but it does limit us somewhat.
For example, my assistant is always here. France would be accompanied by her assistant. France may not be at the in camera sessions, but the Steering Committee meetings are usually in camera. I would be accompanied by my assistant. If a member of our whip's office wants to talk to me about something or wants to be here for some reason, my assistant will have to leave. I am speaking for all parties, I am not speaking just for us. I think that we should be able to always be accompanied by our staff plus a member of our party, be it someone from the leader's office or elsewhere. In other words, someone will have to leave if someone else comes in. I'm talking about one person, and not 25.