Government Response to Petitions  I thank the hon. parliamentary secretary and I would like to thank the hon. House leader for the opposition for raising the point. Questions of privilege, once accepted, do supersede other considerations, but the Chair has not given his response to the question of privilege. Yes

Government Response to Petitions  Call in the members.

Constitution Act, 1867  I declare the motion defeated.

Constitution Act, 1867  Order. I wish to inform the House that, because of the deferred recorded divisions, Government Orders will be extended by 44 minutes.

Business of Supply  I declare the motion, as amended, carried.

Business of Supply  [Chair read text of motion as amended to House] If a member participating in person wishes that the motion as amended be carried or carried on division, or if a member of a recognized party participating in person wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to ri

Business of Supply  I declare the amendment carried. The next question is on the main motion, as amended. Shall I dispense?

Business of Supply  [Chair read text of amendment to House]

The Member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel  Colleagues, it is my turn to rise and pay tribute to our very dear colleague, my predecessor as Speaker, the member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel. We have known each other for a very long time. In 1988, when I first came to the House of Commons as a page, the member for Bécancour

Business of Supply  It being 3:40 p.m., the House will now proceed to the taking of the deferred recorded division on the amendment to the motion of the member for Carleton relating to the business of supply. Call in the members. The question is on the amendment. May I dispense?

The Member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel  I think it says a lot when we see someone who has his own personal preferences but always respects institutions. I commend the member. The hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands.

The Member for Bécancour—Nicolet—Saurel  I cannot presume to know the decision of the House, so I am going to ask the question. All those opposed to the hon. member's moving the motion will please say nay. It is agreed. The House has heard the terms of the motion. All those opposed to the motion will please say nay.

Public Services and Procurement  The hon. government House leader.

International Trade  The hon. Minister for International Trade.

Health  I am certain the hon. member for Yukon was not asking the Speaker to elaborate but indeed the Minister of Health to elaborate. The hon. Minister of Health has the floor.