Mr. Speaker, on a question of privilege. During question period, the Minister of Human Resources used the expression "baveux" to describe the member for Saint-Hyacinthe-Bagot. We know one of them at least, one of them is the member for Saint-Hyacinthe-Bagot.
Mr. Speaker, I contend that the expression is not parliamentary. The word "arrogant" is considered unparliamentary. The use of such words threatens the atmosphere in this House. With all due respect, I contend that, in future, you should intervene immediately and ask the member in question to withdraw the words to avoid poisoning the situation.
If the expression were considered parliamentary, we would have to conclude that it should be used in this House and that each side of the House could use terms that are an affront to the intelligence of remarks made here and tarnish people's image of parliamentarians, even those who behave properly, unlike the Minister of Human Resources Development, who has not, unfortunately, behaved properly for far too long.