Mr. Chair, I agree with what Ms. Chow just said. But I would add one clarification. I expect members to retain control of their time. Cutting off a witness to ask another question should not be seen as a hostile act. It is normal to do so, because witnesses can often take all our time when we want to ask more questions. We have to be firm, but we have no justification for hostility. I want members to keep control over their own time and to be able to cut off a witness if they find that the witness is going on too long.
On November 5th, 2009. See this statement in context.