Speaker Paul Lane is going to get serious with MHAs’ jeering and chirping across the floor of the House of Assembly but not all parties appear unified in addressing the issue.
Premier Tony Wakeham says he’s reminded his caucus that they’re in the House to represent the people.
“It’s way too much. It needs to stop. And it’s the responsibility of all of us in the House of Assembly to make that happen.,” he told reporters yesterday.
Liberal Leader John Hogan (VOCM News)
Opposition Leader John Hogan admits that “it gets loud in there, but it’s important for us to ask questions.”
He stopped short however in committing to ensuring that his members ease up.
“We talk all the time about everything that’s happening in the House. My members, my caucus is incredibly engaged, incredibly frustrated that they’re not getting answers in the House of Assembly,” Hogan explained.”
NDP Leader Jim Dinn (VOCM News)
NDP Leader Jim Dinn, who rose on a Point of Privilege on the matter says there are serious issues at play that should be debated on the floor.
“Going back and forth and the comments are getting more and more personal. What difference does it make what shoes you’re wearing? Is that the issue that we’re talking about in the House of Assembly when we’re asking questions on Bay du Nord?”
Speaker Paul Lane has warned he will name members and revoke speaking privileges if the chirping doesn’t stop.
