House of Commons  Go ahead, Mr. Firth.

House of Commons  I wish to inform the hon. member that his time has elapsed.

House of Commons  I would like to inform the hon. member for Brantford—Brant, and we will be able to show him this on the record, that actually by the time he finished his question the time he had had already elapsed.

House of Commons  I appreciate the intervention from the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader. I am going to take a moment to consult on this matter. The Chair is going to permit the hon. member for Brantford—Brant to please put a question within 10 seconds so that the witness,

House of Commons  It seems there was English translation for the first question, but not the second question. I will ask the member for Mégantic—L'Érable to ask his second question again.

House of Commons  Order. The House will resume now. Before we continue with our business, there is some other business I have to get done. It is my duty pursuant to Standing Order 38 to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: the hon.

House of Commons  This concludes the first round of questioning. Would Mr. Firth like a pause before the House proceeds to the next round?

House of Commons  The sitting is suspended to the call of the Chair. (The sitting of the House was suspended at 4:17 p.m.)

House of Commons  I will stop the clock. The hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou.

House of Commons  The hon. member for Beauport—Limoilou.

House of Commons  Mr. Firth, do you need time to consult with your counsel?

House of Commons  The clock is stopped. Could the member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes please repeat the question?

House of Commons  The hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby is rising on a point of order.

House of Commons  I thank the hon. member for New Westminster—Burnaby. Indeed, that is the case. I will ask the hon. member if he could reframe his question. It is a pertinent question as it is. The hon. member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes has the floor.

House of Commons  I thank the hon. member for South Surrey—White Rock for raising this issue. I see that the hon. member for Regina—Qu'Appelle is also rising on his feet for a point of order.