February 8, 1999
Hon. Gilbert Parent
Questions on the Order Paper: dividing a question; number of questions authorized and the time taken by the government to reply; quality and accuracy of the answers
The Speaker: I am ready to make a ruling on the point of order raised on December 8, 1998, by the honourable member for Delta—South Richmond concerning questions on the Order Paper. First of all I...
The Speaker ruled that the Clerk can divide complex written questions and that the Chair cannot enforce response deadlines or judge the factual content of government answers.