Mr. Speaker, even with the Speaker's ruling, which we have provided comment on in general, I appreciate the support that a number of New Democratic members of Parliament have expressed toward our motion. We understand that in good part, they will be supporting it come voting time.
I believe it is absolutely critical. If this motion passes, every member of the House of Commons will be guaranteed the opportunity to give an S. O. 31. The current rules will not give that guarantee. If members believe they will have the same guarantee that this motion would provide, there is very good chance they might be wrong and they might want to revisit it. The motion would also give members so much more freedom in what they would be able to say.
I understand the process. This is something that is a step forward. If members believe in parliamentary process and in enhancing members' rights, they do not want to be voting against this motion.