Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister signified yesterday that it would be his intention for Parliament to debate the potential deployment for the NATO force. That debate will be scheduled in the next week or so after consultation between House leaders.
This is a further example of how the government has restored Parliament's role in the debate of major foreign engagements.
The hon. member has criticized only the matter of timing of these debates. The fact is that members of Parliament have been able to express their views before commitments have been made and that is the course that will be followed.