Before we get to Statements by Members I would like to address myself to a letter submitted to me under Standing Order 52 for an emergency debate this evening. This was submitted by the member for Selkirk—Interlake. It was a request for an emergency debate and I have given it very serious consideration. It is with regard to the situation of grain movement due to work stoppages in Vancouver.
I find that it meets the requirements of Standing Order 52 and therefore an emergency debate will be held at 8 o'clock tonight.