I wanted to make a quick comment about using our member of Parliament travel points. I disagree with that as a matter of principle; I always have since I've been a part of committees. I believe that committee expenses should be committee expenses. If this trip is worthwhile—and I support the trip and I believe it's worthwhile—and there's an expense from our going, then this committee should be prepared to have that expense as part of our record.
On March 4th, 2009. See this statement in context.