Thomas Vien (Speaker of the Senate)
Liberal
Mr. SPEAKER:
I have always given the leader of the opposition a certain latitude, more than any other member, because of the very fact of his position. But when he says that there is a doubt as to what the rule is, may I say that, if doubt may be in the minds of some, it is not in my mind. I am perfectly clear that the action I have taken is in accord with the decisions of previous Speakers of the house, as it is in accord with my own judgment
But in order that there may be no possible error, that all who read may know, the question has been dealt with by the special committee on the rules of the house.
I may say also that I knew nothing of the statement that was made by the acting leader of the government. Apart altogether from statements which may have been made by him to-day, I had come to the conclusion yesterday to rule the motion out of order, on the ground I have already stated. Therefore there can be no further discussion.