I'd like to propose that we change the final line to read, “between each party”. In other words, we'd have a time allocation of seven minutes for the first questioner of each party, and then five minutes rotating among the parties. This is the same type of format we adopted yesterday in the Standing Committee on International Trade. It allows for more collegiality and allows for more input from each of the parties. I think it's the most effective way to proceed. Other committees are adopting this kind of format. I think it would be effective for our functioning as well.
On May 4th, 2006. See this statement in context.