A similar issue came before the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, and a similar process was undertaken. I believe the report that went to the House at that time had another clause that read:That the Speaker of the House of Commons be authorized to take such steps as he deems appropriate to defend the privileges of the House of Commons as they may be at issue before the Commission of Inquiry, or in such court reviewing any decision or anticipating decision of the Commission of Inquiry relating to the privileges of the House of Commons, its Members or witnesses.
Is that a crucial piece that we should have as part of this amendment? I'm wondering why it's not part of the amendment drafted before us. Does the Speaker need to have the House's authorization to pursue this matter further? Would that be a helpful thing for the House to make explicit?