I think it's important for our committee to consider that all of us sit here for two hours at committee, and when you look at the time that each member has, the eight minutes and then the five minutes, there are going to be people sitting here for two hours who will never have an opportunity to ask a question. I really think there's something wrong with that when we're denying members who participate.
I know eight minutes has been traditional, and that takes up 40 minutes. Is it fair to all members of a committee to use so much?
I don't like making amendments on the spur of the moment, but I think, Mr. Chair, that as a committee we have to reflect on that and see that all members who sit here and faithfully perform their duties should have an opportunity to participate. Should it be only five minutes for the first round and maybe three or four minutes for the second in order to get more participation?