December 11, 1992
Hon. John Fraser
Member's right to sit in the House of Commons: inquiry as to course of action to follow upon announcement of conviction of a Member of Parliament on charges of fraud
The Speaker: The honourable Member for Kamloops has raised a matter which of course is of importance to this House. The right honourable minister has responded on the government side and the...
The Speaker took under advisement the question of a convicted MP's status, ruling that the House must wait for official court notification and resolution of appeals or sentencing before taking any action.