Mr. Speaker, you will no doubt recall that during question period the hon. member for Red Deer, I believe in a question accused another member of this House of influence peddling. Influence peddling is a serious accusation in the Criminal Code. That kind of accusation I suggest cannot be made directly or indirectly in the House.
Citation 481(e) of Beauchesne indicates that a bad motive cannot be imputed to another member. Citation 487(1) indicates that threatening language is inappropriate. Citation 487(2) says that indirect accusations are just as inappropriate as if they were made directly.
This language must be withdrawn. It is not appropriate for such language to be used on the floor of the House against any member.