This is really a question of language. I heard and understood the submissions of each of the members to the effect that there was a disagreement and a lot of noise during the speech by the hon. member for Chambly—Borduas in the House. Even if he thought the members had perhaps had a drink before making their comments, it is not parliamentary to say that a person is drunk.
For this reason alone, I suggest that the hon. member for Chambly—Borduas retract his comments. I know he explained that they had done things which indicated they had perhaps gone to a bar, but it is quite another matter to suggest that someone is drunk.
I think the expression is unparliamentary and I hope that the hon. member will retract it immediately in order to put an end to this debate, which is not a debate that should be held in the House. I encourage all members to respect each other and to minimize the noise in the House during debates, even during question period.