Mr. Macdonnell (Greenwood):

It must be clear that this principle is not being approved. Perhaps we should pass it on division. I do not want to leave the impression that on the next occasion it will merely be a matter of getting a few answers to questions, and that we have all agreed. I think the Minister of Public Works should make his choice, as to whether we pass it on division or let it stand.

Mr. Fournier (Hull):

Pass it on division; I have no objection.

Mr. Knowles:

I would like to see the resolution go through tonight, and if I could have just half a minute perhaps we could avoid the revival of this little tete-a-tete. As far as the issues between us are concerned, I am quite satisfied with the case I made earlier, and with the case made in the two letters that are now on the record, particularly the letter from the union. I note from what the hon. member has said that he is opposed to the forty-hour week-

Order.

Mr. Knowles:

It was because members of the union felt that to be the case that they wanted that corrected; and that is what I have done. And now, in the interest of peace, order and good government, as my genial friend has said, since he knows as much about printing as I do, I suggest that he and I go over to the printing bureau tonight; we can sit down at adjoining linotype machines and I will set his speech and he can set mine.

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The Chairman:

Shall the resolution carry?

On division.

Resolution reported.

Mr. Deputy Speaker:

Mr. Rinfret (for Mr. Bradley) moves that the said, resolution be now read a second time and concurred in. Is it the pleasure of the house to adopt the motion?

Mr. Graydon:

On division.

Resolution read the second time and concurred in.

Mr. Rinfret (for Mr. Bradley) thereupon moved for leave to introduce Bill No. 24, to amend the Public Printing and Stationery Act.

Motion agreed to and bill read the first time.

Mr. Fournier (Hull):

Tomorrow we will take up Bill No. 21, an act respecting the Canadian forces; Bill No. 22, to implement the agreement between the parties to the North Atlantic treaty, regarding the status of their forces; then the resolution in the name of the Minister of Finance concerning amendments to different financial acts; and Bill No. 19, to amend the Bills of Exchange Act.