If I choose to share my time with another member, I think that is my prerogative. If I'm giving up my slot, I'm giving up my slot. I understand that the NDP often have a colleague who will come and participate in the meeting who is not an official member, but will cede their time to another member. I'm not quite sure what the beef is. Quite frankly, we've had other members share their time, and as my colleague Mr. Gerretsen mentioned, I think that's my prerogative.
