Madam Speaker, I have some things I want to say but I would like to start by answering some statements made by the member for Davenport about my being in the House which are very unparliamentary for someone of his seniority in the House. I have been in the House since 10 o'clock this morning when the Speaker made his ruling, with the exception of leaving for lunch, which we all have to do, although some of us may not have to leave as often as others.
I did talk to the government House leader and he did agree that this would go to committee. Certainly the member should realize that in the House members have the right to speak. That is why we have standing orders and that is why the debate is still taking place. It will finish sometime and then it will go to committee.
The member said that all that needs to be said has been said. I can remember back when the Liberals had the rat pack. There were a lot of debates that went on forever.