Mr. Speaker, I would like to know why the whip for the government does not stand up and answer the question. It is a perfectly simple question yet he is sitting in his seat.
The whip for the Reform Party has asked for a free vote on this matter. He said it is a matter that people should vote on their conscience. There are some differences here. It is a critical issue, a constitutional matter, and people should know where their MPs stand on it. I think we should expect the same of the government party.
On this critical issue there should be a free vote and members should be able to vote as they wish.