In my opinion, it is important for the recognized parties to have their turn to speak before the independent MP. I agree that he should be allowed to participate; that is quite acceptable. However, the NDP, which does not have very many opportunities to take the floor, is scheduled to have the floor in round four. In the House, the independent MP represents just 1 out of 308 ridings. He should not take precedence over those who make up 10, 15 or 20 per cent of all MPs. So it seems appropriate to me for the independent member to have the floor when the Conservative Party has its last turn, in round four.
