Yes, Mr. Speaker. Prior to the vote last night I had a word with the chairman of the committee, who stated to me that she was following the direction from the clerk of the standing committee at the time. If that is the case, it makes it very difficult to function in the manner I had intended. Knowing that the clerk obviously was not familiar with the standing order, I do not know what-
In the House of Commons on October 22nd, 1996. See this statement in context.