There are a number of things to be considered in this point. I have asked, when possible, that it is always better to make announcements in the House rather than outside. In this case, if I heard the member correctly, he mentioned this statement was released on January 22. The House was not sitting at that time.
Matters of privilege should be raised as soon as possible. I urge all hon. members to do that, especially that we have been sitting for four days and this is the first time it has come up.
He raises another point which does interest the Chair and I believe will interest the House. I would like the hon. member to submit to the table the document he has with regard to this issue. I would like to hold a decision on my part in abeyance. I would like to satisfy myself with some of the information referred to in the document and the substance of what is in those speeches. I will come back to the House if necessary.