Elsie Wayne on Questions On The Order Paper

In the House of Commons on March 29th, 1995. See this statement in context.

Questions On The Order PaperRoutine Proceedings

March 29th, 1995 / 3:20 p.m.

Progressive Conservative

Elsie Wayne Progressive Conservative Saint John, NB

Mr. Speaker, I have a point of order pursuant to Standing Order 39.

I placed a question on the Order Paper on October 4, 1994. That was 179 days ago. I am seeking information on financial assistance provided to each federal riding in Atlantic Canada by ACOA.

It is my understanding that the government tries to answer all Order Paper questions within the 45-day period. However 179 days is an unacceptable length of time to respond to my question. It indicates either an inability or an unwillingness to answer.

Would the hon. member please advise me when I will receive an answer to the question I asked over five months ago?

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