Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is a good question by the Member and it is one that is not clear on the face. There was considerable discussion with other parliamentary clerks and counsel about that particular wording in order to receive some advice, both from individuals who occupy that position federally and otherwise.

If this motion is passed as worded, you can pass a motion in committee of the whole that is deemed to be a resolution of the House. If the motion fails, obviously it cannot be deemed to be any resolution of the House, but this committee can pass a motion that has that effect.