Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. We have had some discussions among the parties; I do not know if they are conclusive, but I am seeking consent for the following motion: “That, notwithstanding any Standing Order or usual practices of the House, on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, statements by ministers shall take place at 4:00 p.m.; the rule respecting time limits for this statement shall be relaxed; private members' business shall be cancelled; and the end of government orders shall be when one representative from each recognized party has had an opportunity to respond to the statement”.
This is, of course, just by way of explanation, to facilitate the economic and fiscal update being delivered in the House of Commons.