It is not a question period. This is a procedural argument. While I know we would like to ask questions of one another at this time, I am not sure it is entirely appropriate.
The time has come for me to take this matter under advisement. We have heard the arguments on both sides. I will get back to the House in due course. I thank in particular the hon. member for Portage--Lisgar and the hon. member for Pictou--Antigonish--Guysborough for their interventions.
I would also like to thank the hon. members for Laurier—Sainte-Marie, Acadie—Bathurst and Lakeland, as well as the minister. I appreciate all of the comments and will get back to the House shortly on this matter.