Mr. Speaker, I listened very carefully to the presentations of the hon. member for Kindersley-Lloydminster and the hon. member for Lethbridge.
With great respect, I disagree with the hon. member for Kindersley-Lloydminster when he says that there has been no formal presentation before. There was a request. It was summarized by the chief government whip in his remarks a few moments ago. I would like to read it to the hon. member to refresh his memory.
On October 31, 1995 the hon. member for Lethbridge put this question during question period. He said: "Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister has catered to the separatists in the House. His government supports them as the official opposition. His government has elected them as committee chairmen and his government has changed the agenda of the House for the separatists. The separatists in the House have been granted special, preferential treatment. My question is for the Prime Minister. Why is this happening and when is it going to stop?"