Madam Chair, on a point of order, I want to draw your attention to page 605 of O'Brien and Bosc, House of Commons Procedure and Practice. Under “Proper Attire” it reads:While the Standing Orders prescribe no dress code for Members participating in debate, Speakers have ruled that all Members desiring to be recognized at any point during the proceedings of the House must be wearing contemporary business attire. Current practice requires that male Members wear jackets, shirts and ties.
Madam Chair, I think you will find that also applies in committee, and that members ought to be properly attired in committee as well.
Perhaps my honourable colleague would like to—