Before we resume debate, I want to remind a few members, only because it appeared there was some question as to how I had allocated the questions.
I just want to remind members that on November 3, the Deputy Speaker did raise this. He said:
....we recognize that the time for questions and comments is often the most valuable time for an exchange between members. In accordance with the procedures and practices, we will do our best to ensure that time is generally afforded to the members of the parties who are not associated with the member who has just spoke but not to the exclusion of that party.
That is the way we will do it. We will also be attentive to members who are particularly present during the day and paying attention to the debate to ensure that as many members as possible can participate during questions and comments.
Again, I want to indicate that this has had a bit of a change, but it is to allow full debate so when a member gives a speech, the questions and comments will mostly come from the other parties.
Resuming debate, the member for Central Okanagan—Similkameen.