December 7, 1987
Hon. John Fraser
Sub judice: Civil matter: raised during Question Period
Mr. Speaker: I do not think a supplementary would be appropriate at this time, but I want to say something not only to honourable Members but also to the public. The questions put by the...
The Speaker explains that questions about a civil case were allowed during Question Period because the sub judice convention does not apply before a trial starts and the questions were carefully phrased.