For the same reasons that have already been discussed and that come up quite often, I find it inappropriate that the parliamentary secretary be present or that we change the steering committee procedure.
Under former chairs, be they Liberal or Conservative, we always found a way to function... especially since what is discussed is then presented before the main committee. I never felt that the chair had a problem with representing his or her party on the steering committee and serving at the same time as chair of this committee. In my opinion, this issue is not deserving of further attention and no changes need be made.