Thank you. In my observation of committee of the whole, it appears that since we have a consensus government and it wasn't clear to the chair on the vote because of the number of yeas or nays, and according to section 722 of Beauchesne's it states, "At the commencement of the report stage of a bill, the Speaker by virtue of standing order 76(5) may select or combine motions in amendment for debate as is thought fit. At this time, the Speaker may also give notice of those motions which are of procedural concern and ask for guidance on their procedural acceptability."
It is my ruling that it was very unclear to the chair as to whether the nays or the yeas were the majority. Unfortunately, Mr. Chairman, I believe that to give clear direction from the House, a vote should have been taken at that time for the particular clause of that bill. Therefore, I would ask that the committee go back with the bill and to vote accordingly in order to address the bill. Thank you. The House will resolve into committee of the whole with the honourable Member for Yellowknife Centre, Mr. Lewis, in the chair.