The Chair begins to move through the Agenda items. Occasionally, where you think it's important, you ask the speaking member to clarify a term or provide more explanation.

The Committee gets side-tracked on a debate about the ethics of an Electronic Prescription Tracking System, which was not on the Agenda. Members are discussing the benefits of consumers and pharmacists having access to their records; versus respecting consumer confidentiality. One of the members asks you what you think. You feel unprepared, having been put on the spot.

• You say you don't know.
• You say you would like to consult with the Consumer Coalition, and come back with a response out of session or at the next meeting.