Mr. Speaker, this is a question of decorum and practice in the House. When the original flag flap was happening, Progressive Conservative members physically stormed the Speaker. Jim Fulton, a member of the New Democratic Party, intentionally brought a raw fish into the House that he slapped down on the Prime Minister's desk. A former member of the New Democratic Party actually ran after and grabbed the mace, which represents the power of the House.
In the Speaker's ruling yesterday he said “Unless and until the House changes its rules this will not be permitted”. What we are doing, very simply, as my colleague has said, is asking for a simple yes or no. Why can we not have a simple yes or no? Why can we not simply change the rules so we can display the flag and get on with business?