David Christopherson on The Budget

In the House of Commons on February 28th, 2008. See this statement in context.

Financial Statement of Minister of FinanceThe BudgetGovernment Orders

February 28th, 2008 / 4:15 p.m.

NDP

David Christopherson NDP Hamilton Centre, ON

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order.

I seek your assistance, Mr. Speaker, as to whether or not it is in order for us to be debating a budget when there are no members of the official opposition present in the House. Is that still within the rules, or do we have to have at least one member of the official opposition to have a proper budget debate?

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