Madam Deputy Speaker, on a point of order: I would like to ask that a ruling be made on the following issue. If a member of the opposition criticises the government, is that a justification for calling them racists; because I am African, for instance. [Interjections.]
No, no! I have behind me members of my party who are white. They will criticise government policy. Are they doing this because they are racist, or is this done on the merits of the matter? [Interjections.]
A ruling must be made to indicate whether white members of this House may not criticise the government because they will be called racists. Some ruling must be made on that issue. [Applause.]