I did suggest they be appointed by the Speaker, from applications, without consultation with the House leaders. So there's no input to the Speaker from the House party as to which ones should be selected. He makes his judgment.
November 7th, 2013 / 11:55 a.m.
Former Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel of the House of Commons, As an Individual
I did suggest they be appointed by the Speaker, from applications, without consultation with the House leaders. So there's no input to the Speaker from the House party as to which ones should be selected. He makes his judgment.
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