Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the Minister's offer on this. I would just like to explain that I raised the question and some other questions while this bill was on the floor of this House, because I think sometimes when problems arise in the future -- which I hope won't be the case -- courts or other people look to the records of the Legislature when the bill was being considered to find out what was in the minds of legislators at the time.

I'm quite satisfied with the assurances that were put on record yesterday by the Minister that this bill is not intended to interfere with the rights and privileges of a Member and that, in fact, the particular clause -- I think it was 3(2)(a) -- contemplates the whole range of practices and privileges that are now in place. I'm very happy that that clear statement was on the record. It satisfied me, and I would respectfully say that I don't need any further reassurance.

The bill is long enough as is. I don't think we need to add to it. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

---Laughter