Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Yes, the current rules provide for this. However, I gather that Mr. Chong would rather that the motion call on the chair to act in all cases, rather than having to negotiate on a case‑by‑case basis. If a number of witnesses don't want to appear and we must vote on the summons each time, it isn't productive. I think that we can save time here.
Including this in the wording of the motion will also affect some witnesses, who may think twice before declining to appear. I'll support Mr. Chong's view on this. It seems reasonable. I completely agree that the opposite argument wouldn't take anything away from the motion, since it's in the Standing Orders. However, we shouldn't need to reopen the debate for every refusal.