Certainly what I put forward is not a rule. It is simply a guideline. If members want to act accordingly and take a little less time, I fully concur with the member for Langley--Abbotsford that it would give more members an opportunity to participate. The Chair would be only too happy to facilitate that exchange during the next 30 minute period. I will begin with the hon. member for Calgary Southeast.
In the House of Commons on March 11th, 2002. See this statement in context.