I call the meeting to order.
Good morning, and welcome to meeting 144 of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs.
Today, as we begin our study of parallel debating chambers, we are pleased to be joined by Sir David Natzler, the Clerk of the United Kingdom House of Commons, who is appearing by video conference from London, and who is retiring.
Congratulations on your retirement, sir.
Thank you, Mr. Natzler, for making yourself available. Please go ahead with your opening statement.