Elsie Wayne on Questions Passed As Orders For Returns

In the House of Commons on April 24th, 1997. See this statement in context.

Questions Passed As Orders For ReturnsRoutine Proceedings

April 24th, 1997 / 10:45 a.m.

Progressive Conservative

Elsie Wayne Progressive Conservative Saint John, NB

Mr. Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Pursuant to Standing Order 39 I placed QuestionNo. 108 on the Order Paper on March 3. This was 53 days ago. As the rules permit I requested the answer be provided within 45 days. It is my understanding that with all Order Paper questions the government tries to meet that 45-day period.

Could the parliamentary secretary tell me if I will receive an answer today? If not, when will I receive the answer as the House will probably prorogue very soon?

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