I just want to make a brief comment on Mr. Myles's argument, Madam Chair. We will not be debating the motion; I want to discuss the principle and the arguments he raised to adjourn the debate on the motion.
We are in committee. The motion was entirely admissible and was introduced in accordance with the rules. Any member present at the table has the right to introduce motions and debate them. If we systematically propose to adjourn debate on motions because we consider them off-topic or believe they delay testimony, and if this becomes a persistent habit, it will constitute a breach of parliamentary privilege. I believe this must be taken very seriously by our colleagues if we wish to maintain the spirit of co-operation we have come to expect in the committee this session.
I am not defending the motion—my general position on this is well known—but if we are going to argue why we should adjourn debate on a motion, we need to come up with better arguments.