With great respect to the hon. member for Prince George—Bulkley Valley, I do not believe there is a precedent saying that the expression “a bunch of clowns” is unparliamentary. It is somewhat unrestrained. As your Speaker, at times when I have been in the House I have heard the expression used in relation to different groups. I will not rule it unparliamentary.
In the House of Commons on June 9th, 1998. See this statement in context.