I would remind the hon. member for Sackville—Musquodoboit Valley—Eastern Shore, and indeed all hon. members, that the rules require that when members speak at this stage on a bill they give a succinct explanation of the purpose of the bill. The hon. member may have been succinct in his remarks only because the Chair cut him off.
I am not sure that all of the remarks were an explanation of the bill, but we appreciate his enthusiasm.
(Motions deemed adopted, bill read the first time and printed)