The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Is leave granted, senators?
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Deacon, you are out of time to answer the question. Are you requesting leave to answer this question?
Senator C. Deacon: Five more minutes, if the chamber is so agreeable. I do not think that I will need it all.
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Senator Gold, please ask your question.
[Translation]
The Hon. the Speaker pro tempore: Is it your pleasure, honourable senators, to adopt the motion?