If the committee wishes to meet from nine to eleven on Thursday, as prescribed by the whips, to discuss future business, that's not a problem, sir.
Would the committee prefer that the steering committee meet first?
On May 9th, 2006. See this statement in context.
The Clerk
If the committee wishes to meet from nine to eleven on Thursday, as prescribed by the whips, to discuss future business, that's not a problem, sir.
Would the committee prefer that the steering committee meet first?
See context to find out what was said next.