We will have an opportunity to exchange views during the questions period. Whether the hon. member is disabled or not, we will have that opportunity. I ask him to be patient in terms of his interventions.
To the hon. member from Fraser Valley East, is if there was one shred of concern for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador why did he not have the absolute decency to come to the Chamber and put before us a votable motion? It is not a votable motion. That shows the strength of the conviction of the hon. member opposite. Some people in Newfoundland-not I-would say this is hypocrisy at its worst.
This is absolutely despicable on the part of Reform Party members, who are trying to position themselves as individuals concerned about the plight of the people of Newfoundland and Labrador; so much so that they have gone one step beyond by attempting to bloody the good name of the former member of Parliament who served there with great distinction for over 24 years. I think of my colleague, Mr. Rompkey, who we all know was able, concerned, dedicated and sincere in all of his activities on behalf of his constituents.
I find it passing strange the Reform Party would use this occasion, when a byelection is under way, to raise these issues, when it has never in the two years we have been in the House raised issues which affect the people of Labrador.
The people of Newfoundland and Labrador will not buy this. They will not buy your new found faith, your new found concern, your new found care, your new found compassion-