Mr. Chairman, I think the problem results from the fact that this article does not clearly state that every member of the Committee must take a turn. The rules don't talk about cases where a Committee member transfers his or her time to a colleague. What distorts the intent of this clause is that every person can have an opportunity to speak. In order for there to be a better, more democratic discussion, I think it would be appropriate for each member to have an opportunity to speak, so that the Parliamentary Secretary is not forcing a colleague to give him his or her speaking time.
On May 12th, 2008. See this statement in context.