Mr. G. L. Chatterton (Esquimalt-Saanich):

May I put a supplementary question to the Minister of Veterans Affairs. On the undertaking of the opposition to deal promptly with the estimates of his department, will the hon. gentleman assure us that those estimates will be brought before the house without further delay?

Mr. Chatterlon:

In that case perhaps the committee should allow the item to stand until we have dealt with the other questions. Otherwise the minister might be ruled out of order when he does rise to speak.

Mr. Chatterton:

I rise on a point of order, Mr. Chairman. We on this side purposely cut down our speeches so that the minister would have a chance to reply before six o'clock. The discussion which the hon. member for Leeds is now carrying on could be more properly carried on after we have received the Woods report. We want to get these estimates accepted today because we might not have a chance after six o'clock.

Mr. Chatlerlon:

Can the minister say when they will be brought before the house?

Mr. Chaiterion:

Will the minister assure the house that no veteran will be denied a loan simply because of income?