I will gladly do that, hon member. Hon members, there is nothing in the Rules which suggests that members' statements may not proceed if the attendance of members of the executive is poor.
I do note the concern though, and I might add that the Speaker has previously raised this matter with the Leader of Government Business. The consequence of the absence of members of the executive unfortunately means that the executive is unable to present its side on the issues raised by members, thereby depriving members of essential information they need in order to exercise effective oversight. I will raise the matter with the Speaker, hon members. You were correct, hon Davidson, but we will proceed because there are no Rules preventing us from proceeding. We now come to members' statements.
Debate concluded.