Peter Milliken

[Committees Of The House, September 28th, 1994]

Mr. Speaker, in accordance with its responsibilities under the standing orders I am pleased to report to the House that the Committee on Procedure and House Affairs has studied private members' business and has reported that one motion and one bill should be made votable.

Accordingly, I have the honour to present the 33rd report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs which is deemed adopted when it is laid upon the Table.

I also have the honour to table the 34th report of the Committee on Procedure and House Affairs which deals with the allocation of rooms for the day for the presentation of the Auditor General's report for 1994.

If the House gives its consent, it is my intention to move concurrence in the 34th report later this day.

[Questions On The Order Paper, September 27th, 1994]

Madam Speaker, I ask that the remaining questions be allowed to stand.

[Questions On The Order Paper, September 27th, 1994]

Madam Speaker, the following questions will be answered today: Nos. 27, 28, 29, 30 and 51.

Question No. 27-

[Government Response To Petitions, September 27th, 1994]

Madam Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the Government's response to five petitions.

[Questions Passed As Orders For Returns, September 26th, 1994]

Mr. Speaker, I ask that the remaining questions be allowed to stand.

[Questions Passed As Orders For Returns, September 26th, 1994]

Mr. Speaker, if Question No. 38, in the name of the hon. member for Mercier, could be made an order for return, that return would be tabled immediately.

I must say that the hon. member showed a great deal of patience, but when she sees the answer which I will table today, she will understand why it took so long.

[Government Response To Petitions, September 26th, 1994]

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table, in both official languages, and pursuant to Standing Order 36(8), the government's response to 16 petitions.

[Order In Council Appointments, September 26th, 1994]

Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table, in both official languages, a number of order in council appointments made by the government.

Pursuant to the provisions of Standing Order 110(1), these are deemed referred to the appropriate standing committees, a list of which is attached.

[Peace Officers, September 26th, 1994]

Mr. Speaker, I wish to inform the House of the peace officers memorial service conducted earlier today on Parliament Hill. This service honoured those persons who put their lives on the line every day, our correctional and police officers.

As the member for Kingston and the Islands, I have had the opportunity to see many of these courageous men and women in action. Our justice system relies on these people to make Canada a safe and secure place.

Today a commemorative plaque was unveiled in honour of the 51 peace officers killed in the line of duty since Confederation.

This plaque, however, should not be looked upon as a monument dedicated only to those who have lost their lives. It should be a reminder to all Canadians of the sacrifices and hard work of our peace officers that they perform on a daily basis.

On behalf of all members I applaud and thank the efforts of each and every one of Canada's peace officers. We are truly grateful.

[Department Of Industry Act, September 26th, 1994]

Mr. Speaker, pursuant to Standing Order 43(2), I wish to advise Your Honour that henceforth the members speaking on the government side will divide their time into two 10-minute periods with five minutes for questions and comments.