I have an announcement to make before dealing with a few points of order. During question period the lights went off and on. I want members to know, so that when they return to their offices they will know what is going on, that there is a general power failure in parts of downtown Ottawa. The emergency generator at the House is now in operation. We are recording the television signal but nothing is being distributed at this time until power is restored.
Our computer system was cut and needs to be restarted, which takes approximately an hour. Therefore the blues from question period will be delayed.