May 4, 1939 (18th Parliament, 4th Session)

Mr. MANION:

If we discuss bills 82 and 89 without having the general remarks by the two ministers, naturally there are many questions we shall have to ask, and it will lead to duplication and repetition. I say with all respect that the proper way to proceed would be to make a general statment now on all four bills; it would tend to promote a more informed discussion. For myself I am not as familiar with western problems as hon. members from the west, and I should like to have a general statement made on all the bills before I take part in the discussion. I am making this suggestion without consulting with the others, but it seems much the better way of proceeding.