Point of order, Mick Antoniw.

Deputy Presiding Officer, I wish to raise a point of order under Standing Order 13.9(ii), (iii), (iv) and (vi)—obstructing the business of the Assembly; seeking to raise a matter outside the scope of the debate; is guilty of discourteous or unbecoming conduct; refuses to conform to any Standing Order or other requirement for conduct—and possibly in respect of Standing Order 15.1 on 'The following documents' being tabled in this place, and there may possibly be other Standing Orders that I haven't yet been able to look at.

I have, as I think every single Member has, received circulated, unsolicited what I regard as offensive material, distributed by UKIP in this Chamber. As far as I'm aware, there has been no authority from yourself for the distribution or the tabling of this. It is clearly intended to influence a particular debate and is irrelevant to that particular debate. We have no idea what the status of it is. I regard this as offensive, discourteous conduct and I'd be grateful if you would rule on this matter.

Thank you very much, and I thank you for the notice that you intended to raise this point of order. I am aware that Neil Hamilton distributed printed materials to Members' desks in this Chamber before the start of Plenary today. It is not proper conduct for Members to leaflet other Members in the Chamber, whether that is relevant to the Assembly's proceedings or not. It is particularly discourteous and unbecoming for Members to engage in such activity anonymously. Members have the privilege of being heard in this Chamber and should advance their arguments by means of debate. I do not expect a repeat of such behaviour by any Member.

Further to that point of order—

I have made my ruling.

Yes, but further to that point of order I'd just like to point out that it was not anonymous; there was a compliments slip from me in each envelope. I was very careful to do that. It is relevant to what I hope to say later on—

No it's not. I've made my ruling. [Interruption.] I have made my ruling. Thank you.