Mr. Speaker, my question is for the Prime Minister. It is a follow up to my question about the Senate a couple of days ago.
Some of the senators, who of course are unelected, are now threatening to delay or even to block some of the work of parliament because of a dispute over the request for an extra 6% in their budget on top of 10% last year. Such an action would thwart the will of the elected member of parliament.
Will the Prime Minister now consult with the premiers in the provinces and, after that consultation, come before the House and put the appropriate resolution before the Parliament of Canada to abolish the Senate?