Madam Speaker, I thank the member for his question, which is a hard one to answer. I think that Liberal members live in constant fear.
There is constant fear: fear of re-election; fear of being taken off committees; fear of their inability to advance through the ranks; and fear of re-election. That sentiment has been advanced because of the actions of the Prime Minister. That concentration of power in the PMO has resulted in members being pulled out of cabinet and being removed from committees. There is every reason for them to have that fear.
Also there is the process itself. The member quite clearly pointed out that much of the environment that Liberal backbenchers are living in is enhanced by the system itself. It has curtailed their activities. It has indicated that should they break from the ranks, should they show some initiative or independence, they will be knocked down for it. There is very much an attitude that is very pervasive in the government. Attitudes can only change over time. They can only change through a change in leadership and a change in government.