(Translation) Mr. Speaker, I will be speaking in Inuktitut. I rise to speak on a matter of great concern to me. I was shocked yesterday to hear you suggest to a Member that he should deal with constituency concerns at his own leisure.

Mr. Speaker, I want to serve my constituency in this House with all the rights and privileges that it offers. As the rules and precedence indicate, I cannot, nor do I wish to challenge the Chair, but I do want to bring to the attention of this House and all the Members that I was not happy with the way in which Mr. Pudlat was dealt with yesterday when he was asking questions.

Mr. Pudlat is a new Member, the same as I am, who has little knowledge of the practices or rules of this House. I must accept your decisions, but I will not accept ad hoc challenges or what I consider cynical remarks which could challenge the privileges of a Member. I am prepared to accept guidance and advice from the Chair, reminders of the rules and appropriate application of the rules. For those who are unaware of what I am referring to, unedited Hansard of Tuesday, December 17, 1991, page 549, Question O139-12(1), asked by Mr. Pudlat. The subsequent answers and interjections clearly point out my concern.

I want others to be aware of my concern, and I want those who are responsible for the management of this House to be aware of my concern. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.