Mr. Speaker, on the same point of order, may I suggest that it is entirely clear that the Speaker did call for debate. Seeing no member rising for debate the Speaker called the question. The question was carried and the Speaker so announced.
I am aware that my colleague on the other side of the House is disappointed. A colleague from our side is prepared and would like to speak on the bill. If the opposition agrees, we are quite prepared to give consent to go back to Bill C-3 for one speaker only from each party, provided that we proceed with and complete the business on Bill C-7 first. Then my colleague from the other side may put his request for unanimous consent to the House. We will be quite pleased to give it.