Hon members, let us make political statements; let us move away from personal references. This is the most important part of what we are saying. I want to suggest ... [Interjections.] ... hon member, you have raised your objections, so do not behave irresponsibly. I also wish to state that we do not apply Rules mechanically. We are reasonable. We also want to make reference to earlier requests for rulings. We allow hon members to read speeches and we do not rule against them. Members here, on the left, request their members to give others time, and we do not object to that. Chief Whip, you negotiate that.
Similarly, members here, because the next member is not yet here for reasons we do not know, negotiate amongst themselves that one of them will speak first and the other member will speak afterwards. We agree to that. If we were to be inflexible, we would create serious problems for the decorum of the House.
Therefore, I am suggesting that you recognise that the application of the Rules will not be mechanical. We also appeal to you to recognise that even when you make strong political statements, they should not be made in such a manner that they become personal.
The President spoke strongly about this matter yesterday. Let us disagree without being disagreeable. I hope that this will be the order of the day.