Thank you, Mr. Chair.
We are addressing the Board of Internal Economy to obtain its instructions regarding the use of House of Commons resources, by the Speaker of the House of Commons, to produce and distribute a video. The video was released during a provincial political party convention and paid tribute to the former interim party leader.
Last December, the Clerk of the House of Commons, in the role of Secretary of the Board of Internal Economy, received correspondence indicating that this use of House of Commons resources ran counter to the Members By-Law.
The Speaker confirmed that House resources were used to create and release the video.
I also note that the 55th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, adopted by the House of Commons, asked that the Speaker undertake the appropriate steps to reimburse a suitable amount for the use of parliamentary resources that were not related to the performance of parliamentary functions.
The Board of Internal Economy has the exclusive authority to determine whether any use of parliamentary resources is proper. If the board finds that the bylaw has been breached, it may impose remedies, such as reimbursement.