Mr. Speaker, with the greatest of respect, you made a decision. The conclusion is not consistent with the remarks in your decision.
You found that the minister was out of line. He issued a press release. It was inappropriate. You apologized. You commented to our Chinese friends that this is purely an internal matter. Then you went on to say that it was not a breach of privilege. It is inconsistent.
My point of privilege is that independent members are not represented on, nor are they permitted to attend meetings of the Board of Internal Economy. One of the complaints the public has had is that often the political parties sweep things under the carpet to be dealt with in the backrooms of this parliament—