April 22, 2002
Hon. Peter Milliken
Power to discipline: censure, reprimand and the summoning of individuals to the Bar of the House; Member seizing the mace from the Table; prima facie
The Speaker: I am reluctant to get into a lengthy argument in this case at this time anyway. In my opinion, what took place in the House was contrary to the Standing Orders. In my opinion it is a...
The Speaker found a prima facie breach of privilege, permitting a Minister to move a contempt motion against another Member for actions contrary to the Standing Orders.