Mr. Chairman, when an amendment is tabled, it has to be clear so that we can all understand it. It also has to be seconded. At the moment, we are discussing various peoples' opinions. The following process has to be observed for an amendment to be adopted by the committee: the amendment must first be seconded; next, it is debated; and, after everybody has given his or her opinion, the question is called; and, once that is done, we turn our attention back to the main motion. If we do otherwise, we will get mixed up.
On May 9th, 2006. See this statement in context.