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The Commons: Swallow this impressive-sounding number and call your doctor in the morning

Read Tony Clement’s lips: “six million doses”

Today in Parliament

Before Question Period each day, 15 minutes is set aside for MP’s to stand and deliver short statements on whatever subject they wish to speak to. Usually this involves expressions of concern for international events, commendation for local charities, or reference to legislative matters. It is, at least in theory, the House’s one forum through which individual members can speak of their own volition, irrespective of ongoing debate or strict party interest.