A Manitoba politician who was kicked out of the government caucus is still awaiting word on when she might be able to take part in question period.

Christine Melnick was turfed from the N-D-P caucus last month after she spoke out against Premier Greg Selinger and accused his staff of being behind a controversial immigration debate.

Government house leader Andrew Swan says negotiations are on-going, but for now, there are some ad-hoc arrangements being made.

Tory house leader Kelvin Goertzen says he wouldn't mind Melnick getting time in question period, but only if it comes from the government's allotment, not the Tories'.