Mr. Speaker, I know the hon. member was not directing her comments at me.
The hon. member speaks of decorum. Since when is it not proper to wave the Canadian flag? When does that show a lack of decorum?
The motion before the House is not to allow members of Parliament to display large Canadian flags. The motion before the House is to give the right to members of Parliament to display a desk flag.
I have considerable respect for the hon. member and I know she has been an excellent member of Parliament, but she also takes pride in representing her constituents.
I cite a poll that was commissioned. The question was should MPs be allowed to have flags on their Commons desks, and 75% said yes to that question.