Mr. Speaker, on a point of order, pursuant to Standing Order 39, I placed a question on the Order Paper on October 4, 1994. That was 172 days ago.
As the question required a detailed response, I did not request that I get the answer within the 45 days as the standing orders allow. However, it is my understanding that with all Order Paper questions the government tries to answer them within 45 days.
I am seeking information on the financial assistance provided to each federal riding in Atlantic Canada by ACOA. One hundred and seventy-two days is an unacceptable length of time to respond-