In my view an abject apology is a withdrawal and I accept it on behalf of the House. I consider this matter to be closed.
I am going to move on to a point of order, the hon. whip of the Reform Party.
In the House of Commons on December 12th, 1996. See this statement in context.
PrivilegeOral Question Period
December 12th, 1996 / 3:10 p.m.
The Speaker
In my view an abject apology is a withdrawal and I accept it on behalf of the House. I consider this matter to be closed.
I am going to move on to a point of order, the hon. whip of the Reform Party.
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