In the House and its committees, members should be careful to avoid personally insulting or offensive speeches, which offend the customary courtesy of the House. Members should be prepared to give a favourable interpretation to another member’s words but, if they or the House consider remarks to be personally insulting or offensive, the member responsible should be given an opportunity to apologise. By ordering that this Standing Order be read, the House requires that an apology should be made.

In the House and its committees, members should be careful to avoid personally insulting or offensive speeches, which offend the customary courtesy of the House. Members should be prepared to give a favourable interpretation to another member’s words but, if they or the House consider remarks to be personally insulting or offensive, the member responsible should be given an opportunity to apologise. By ordering that this Standing Order be read, the House requires that an apology should be made.