June 18, 1987
Hon. John Fraser
Fiscal matters: tax reform consultants' access to information; budget secrecy; budgetary implications
Mr. Speaker: I am now prepared to rule on the question of privilege raised yesterday by the Rt. Hon. Leader of the Opposition concerning the principle of secrecy as it relates to fiscal matters....
The Speaker ruled that providing outside experts with advance access to a fiscal White Paper does not constitute a breach of privilege as it does not obstruct Members' duties.