The Chair does not want to sound evasive, but it is very difficult and I do not think members would want the Chair to decide as to the technical merits of a question in terms of what length of reply would be suitable. As members themselves have heard earlier this evening, some members have chosen to ask several questions and have allowed the minister to answer them. Certainly if it is one question for one answer, I will monitor the situation. Thus far I am satisfied that the questions and answers have been somewhat reasonable.
In the House of Commons on May 13th, 2003. See this statement in context.