Mr. Speaker, a point of order. I wish to draw to your attention, with the utmost respect, Standing Order 52(3) which reads as follows:
When requesting leave to propose such a motion-
That is for an emergency debate.
-the Member shall rise in his or her place and present without argument the statement referred to in section (2) of this Standing Order.
Section (2) states:
A Member wishing to move, "That this House do now adjourn", under the provisions of this Standing Order shall give to the Speaker, at least one hour prior to raising it in the House, a written statement of the matter proposed to be discussed.
I respectfully ask you, Mr. Speaker, to insist that the hon. member comply with the rules of the House.