Mr. Chair, it would be silly for me to agree to this amendment, since clearly it's aimed at limiting the New Democratic Party participation in the committee. I have to say that I think the existing formula has served the committee well. I don't think the NDP, particularly, has abused its privileges or its speaking times before the committee in the past. It certainly would not be my intention to see that happen in this Parliament either. I think the formula that has evolved over many years of practice in the committee has served the committee well.
I would make an amendment to remove everything after that, and substitute the motion that was passed in the last session.