Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. My Motion No. 16 calls for stiffer sentences against spousal abusers. Today in debate a motion was put by the hon. member for Hamilton West to amend Motion No. 17 that had been moved by the Minister of Justice.
I am pleased that Motion No. 17, as amended, would very nicely cover the intent of my motion. Therefore I ask for unanimous consent of the House to withdraw Motion No. 16.