I reviewed Hansard as to the exact words. All of the words themselves are somewhat ambiguous. As a general rule I would appeal to all members of the House to cease and desist from referring to whether a member is or is not in the House or at a committee. These are the rules and traditions we have always acknowledged among ourselves. I would encourage all members, ministers of course included, not to make references to attendance one way or the other. I thank you for that.
In the House of Commons on February 6th, 1998. See this statement in context.