The hon. member opposite says that it is not for negotiation. The Chair has already ruled on that proposition and I have not appealed the Chair's ruling. I could not do so, nor would I have the intention of doing so.
Finally, something has just been raised with regard to private members' items and prorogation. Need I remind the House that all bills disappear at prorogation: private members' bills and government business. In the past we have sought, between parties, to find ways to reactivate bills at various stages and we have achieved a consensus in that regard.
I have more faith in the co-operation between political parties than perhaps some have indicated on the floor of the House today. I am confident that such good arrangements can and will be made in the future.