Madam Chair, the deputy speaker is the chair of Committee of the Whole. The deputy chair receives a stipend for that position and does not receive any additional stipend for chairing the Committee of the Whole. There are two deputy chairs for the Committee of the Whole who are each entitled to receive a stipend for their roles as deputy chairs. I disagree that the workload for deputy chairs of standing committees is enough to warrant additional compensation. This is the only recommendation that calls for an increase in Members' compensation, and I recommend that it be defeated. Thank you, Madam Chair.