I thank the member for her question.
I think this question puts an issue on the floor that is more general than what is before the committee right now, that is, the relationship between Parliament and the government when it comes to obtaining information. The bill sponsored by Mr. Ruff is about a very specific policy that would enable members to have access to the clearance process, while not guaranteeing a clearance.
If Bill C‑377 is enacted, I presume that some governance process will be established within the parties. The whips may have a role to play in selecting the members who will request clearances and determining what is done if a clearance is denied. I don't think that 338 requests would be sent to the government as soon as the bill is passed. I presume that the parties would exercise governance.