Thanks, Mr. Chair.
I'd like to take this time to table my motion:That the Committee invite the Speaker of the Senate and the Government Leader in the Senate to appear no later than May 28, 2013, for the review of the Senate 2013-14 Main Estimates.
I wish to now speak to my motion.
My rationale is that, pursuant to Standing Order 81(4), the main estimates vote 1 on the Senate was referred to this committee. As this committee's apprised on this matter, it's important that we provide an informed vote and, consequently I'm tabling the motion for which I provided previous notice.