Procedure for dealing with matters of privilege: time of raising and notice requirements

Hon. Peter Milliken

Speaker of the House

Ruling Text

The Speaker:

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The Speaker clarifies that questions of privilege require one hour's written notice and must be raised at the earliest opportunity.

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Holding

"Members must provide the Speaker with at least one hour's written notice and raise the matter at the earliest opportunity for a question of privilege to be considered by the Chair."

Outcome: Other
Tone: Educational
Procedural Stage: Not specified
Significance

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earliest opportunity written notice precedence

Cited Authorities

House of Commons Procedure and Practice (Second Edition)

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#Procedure #Privilege