The hon. member for St. Albert is right in stating that this is a new practice in the House and that there is no precedent created. As the hon. member knows, the House can choose to revisit the Standing Orders and perhaps put more guidance within the Standing Orders in terms of how the Chair should or should not rule in terms of the allotted time for questions and answers.
However, at the moment and in keeping with the Standing Orders, it is not up to the Chair to tell members how they should proceed.
The hon. member for Parkdale--High Park.