The government whip is quite correct. It is an established precedent in the House that we do not reflect on the absence or presence of members of the House.
In the House of Commons on October 28th, 1997. See this statement in context.
In the House of Commons on October 28th, 1997. See this statement in context.
Mackenzie Valley Resource Management ActGovernment Orders
The Acting Speaker (Mr. McClelland)
The government whip is quite correct. It is an established precedent in the House that we do not reflect on the absence or presence of members of the House.
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