The motion is in order.
Before we have other speakers on it, I would indicate to the members to also consider that we have a situation in the House where there's a ministerial statement and the committees have rules that they're following. They're at loggerheads, as you know.
We have two other witnesses. I want the members to understand and be aware that I received a letter last night from the Prime Minister to indicate that the transport minister would be appearing in lieu of Mr. Soudas. I also failed to mention the letter from the Minister of Natural Resources. He indicated that he would be appearing in lieu of Jillian Andrews, who has also been issued a summons.
Because these three cases are virtually identical, I'm not sure whether the committee wants to issue a separate report on each or consider doing one report on all of them. It will have to be the choice of the committee.
It would be my personal recommendation that we take the time to formulate our arguments to come forward with a good debate on whether or not the committee should report to the House with regard to this matter. It would be my suggestion.