Mr. Speaker, I thank the Chair for recognizing me. It is not about the points just raised, but about the point raised by the member for Burin—St. George's.
I realize that the Chair has made its decision, but for the information of the House and of the public, the question raised by the Conservative member for Burin-St. George's concerned allegations by the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans regarding the work of the standing committee, and the fact that this could hamper us in our parliamentary work.
I would like the Chair to remind the House and the listening public that the House of Commons Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans is a body duly created by the House, by you, Mr. Speaker. The Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans is accordingly completely free to do the work it wishes. At no time may allegations by ministers made in or outside the House influence this work. Am I correct?