I will take the issues in reverse order.
As to the second point of order, it is possibly a matter of debate and not a point of order. The chair occupants are conscious of members rising and to the best of our ability we see that members are recognized accordingly.
On the first point of order raised by the hon. member for Winnipeg Transcona who is a long time serving member of this House, he raises a very important issue. I am pleased to hear the participation and the contribution of the chief government whip.
I want to assure the House upon verification with the Clerk and his staff that no member of the House staff distributed those materials, so that in fact it would appear they were circulated and deposited by a member or members of this House.
As your Speaker I would discourage that practice and join the hon. member for Winnipeg Transcona and the hon. chief government whip in their position on this matter.