Madam Speaker, there is no question in this speech, but if possible I would like to read the following paragraph from our Standing Orders:
Each standing or special committee shall elect a Chairman and two Vice-Chairmen, of whom two shall be Members of the government party and the third a Member in opposition to the government-
It does not say a member of the official opposition, but simply a member in opposition.
-in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 116, at the commencement of every session and, if necessary, during the course of a session.
Why is it always a member of the official opposition? It is not in the Standing Orders. I simply want a vote in private on the subject. Is it not possible? I personally think it is necessary.