The Deputy Chairman:

The leader of the house will realize, I think, that the committee of supply as such would not have the right to set aside the rules by unanimous consent. Therefore, it being five o'clock I propose to move into the house with the Speaker in the chair.

Progress reported.

The Acting Speaker (Mr. Applewhaite):

Is

it agreed by unanimous consent that all business reserved for this hour shall stand?

Mr. E. T. Applewhaite (Skeena):

Mr. Speaker, I would like to ask the Minister of Fisheries a question of which notice has been sent him. Has any decision been reached on the request of fishermen's groups on the west coast to have the limit on vessels insured under the fishermen's indemnity fund raised from $7,500 to $10,000, so that new gill netters and trailers can be included?

The Acting Speaker (Mr. Applewhaite):

business for the private bills hour having been stood by consent, the house will resume the business interrupted at five o'clock.

The house in committee of supply, Mr. Applewhaite in the chair.

The Deputy Chairman:

Order. I am sorry to have to interrupt the hon. gentleman but it is five o'clock and the house will proceed with the consideration of private and public bills.