We'll proceed then with the second motion regarding reduced quorum. Is there a mover for this motion?
This is that the chair be authorized to hold meetings to receive evidence when a quorum is not present and to have evidence printed.
This usually comes up when there is something going on in the House, we can't get everyone here, and we've invited witnesses who have come from a distance. Rather than cancel the meeting, we try to get their views.
The clerk is noting here that four members present, with two from the opposition, have previously been used. I think that's probably worthy of some debate.
Would anyone care to address that issue?