Mr. Speaker, I would like to rise on a point of order concerning comments made by the Honourable Stephen Kakfwi in his capacity as the Minister of Justice while he was answering oral questions yesterday. Mr. Speaker, this is the first opportunity I have had to raise on this point of order. Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Justice was answering a supplementary question to Question 489-12(3), asked by Mrs. Marie-Jewell. The comments which concern me are contained on page 2543 of the unedited Hansard.
Mr. Speaker, my point of order is regarding the following comments made by the Minister, "Mr. Speaker, my view is that there are two Members of this Legislative Assembly who have taken a particular interest in this inmate. I understand there is a perception on their part that there is not enough punishment for the offence which was committed. I do not see it as a great public concern judging from the lack of interest in other quarters."
Mr. Speaker, I feel the Minister of Justice is alleging that the Member for Thebacha and myself, who I think he is implying to with his comments, have motives with our questions. Mr. Speaker, I also feel the Minister should not be alleging that since he does not see the matter as one of great public concern, that it is not an issue with some of the Members' constituents.
Mr. Speaker, I raise this as a point of order and request your consideration on this matter.