Mr McMullan —Mr Speaker, I was hoping to seek your indulgence to be able to ask one procedural question of the Deputy Leader of the House when he was here, but perhaps the Deputy Prime Minister could take it and advise. I will be very brief.

Mr SPEAKER —I will allow the Manager of Opposition Business to continue.

Mr McMullan —What I was seeking guidance on is that the Deputy Leader of the House expressed concern that we had moved that motion without giving the government notice and that is why he gagged it. I was seeking advice from the government about when they will bring the motion on for debate. We are quite happy to cooperate in that, and I seek advice.

Mr SPEAKER —That question can be asked of the Government Whip at any time and does not require the indulgence of the chair.