January 29, 1914 (12th Parliament, 3rd Session)

Mr. SPEAKER:

In reference to the practice which seems to be growing of reading articles in the House and basing upon them questions which cannot properly be answered by a minister without his having time and opportunity to consult the officers of his department and secure the necessary information, it would, in my judgment, be much more appropriate if the questions were put on the Order Paper so that they could be answered after a minister has had time to secure the necessary information.