And the supplementary question.

Is there a response?

Interjections.

Thank you. And the supplementary question.

Supplementary?

Welcome back. It’s good to have you here.

It is my sad duty now to have to say a word of thanks to our legislative pages as they depart. Our pages are smart, trustworthy and hard-working. They’re indispensable to the effective functioning of this chamber, and we are indeed fortunate to have had them here.

To our pages: You depart having made some new friends, with a greater understanding of parliamentary democracy and memories that will last a lifetime. Each of you will go home now and continue your studies, and no doubt you will contribute to your communities in important ways. We expect great things from all of you. Who knows? Maybe some of you someday will take your seats in this House as members or work here as staff. But no matter where your path leads you, we wish you well.

I would ask the members now to join me in thanking this group of legislative pages.

Applause.