Madam Speaker, I am rising to respond to the question of privilege raised by the member for London—Fanshawe on November 29, specifically as it relates to the taking of the vote.
I am, obviously, not able to comment on what happened in the opposition lobby.
I believe it is extremely important that decorum be upheld in the House, particularly during votes. The member cited both House of Commons Procedure and Practice and Standing Order 16(1) in her intervention, which clearly point to the prohibition on making noise or causing a disturbance during votes. This is a rule that should be upheld. Not only do members of Parliament have the right to hear their votes being cast, they also have the right to be free of intimidation and harassment during the taking of these votes.
Unfortunately, the actions of Conservative MPs on the night of November 28 did not live up to these expectations. I hope the Speaker will take a close look at what occurred and respond accordingly.