Mark Gerretsen

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 94 wordsStanding Order 16(2) specifically indicates that we are not supposed to interrupt people when they are speaking.¹ I know that it certainly does happen in the House. However, when the member for South Surrey—White Rock was giving his S. O. 31, the member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan was extremely loud in an otherwise very quiet room, directing some very personal comments toward the member.² I understand that something may have happened in committee that upset the member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan, but the reality of the situation is that we have established a precedent.Unearned certainty The ask · 8 wordsI would strongly encourage my colleagues to reconsider, Reasoning · 33 wordsbecause they know that they have found themselves in that position from time to time, and they would hate to set a precedent of starting to routinely shut statements down if this happens. The ask · 35 wordsPerhaps at the very least, the member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan could stand up and apologize to the member for South Surrey—White Rock for his actions while the latter was giving his S. O. 31.