Chair, as far as I'm concerned, this portion of our meeting is a completely new portion and therefore the rules determining the questioning apply. Now, I have no problem with reducing the amount of time to question to ensure that each one of the four parties has an opportunity to question this witness on Bill S-6, but this is not a continuation of the previous portion.
The fact that Ms. O'Sullivan is being heard directly subsequent to her hearing, her appearing before us with regard to her appointment, has absolutely nothing to do with her appearing as a witness on Bill S-6. Therefore the proper order of questioning is Liberal, Bloc, NDP, and then Conservative; and given the total amount of time, I've no objection that you divide it equally in four parts, but it begins with the Liberals.