Mr. McCOIG:

May I ask if these roads have been approved by the Minister of Railways? I understand that if they have been approved, the Dominion Government has to pay 40 per cent of the cost of construction.

Mr. McCOIG:

I rise to direct your

attention, Sir, to the fact that a point of order is before the Chair. I do not purpose allowing any hon. member to make a speech that is irrelevant to the question under discussion. If the hon. member who represents the riding of Wentworth is objecting to such a large amount being expended in improving the roads in his particular riding, that is a matter between him and his constituents. Personally, I am in favour of good roads, but I contend that the total amount to which Ontario is entitled should be equally distributed

throughout the province. The point of order is before the Chair, and I do not think hon. members should wander in other directions when your decision in this matter has not been given to the committee.

Mr. McCOIG:

I was paired with the hon. member for Norfolk (Mr. Charlton). Had I voted, I would have voted for the amendment.

Mr. McCOIG:

I was paired with the

hon. member for Norfolk (Mr. Charlton). Had I voted I would have voted for the amendment.

Mr. McCOIG:

I was paired with the hon. member for Norfolk (Mr. Charlton). Had I voted, I would have voted for the amendment.