Question of Privilege
June 4, 1986
Members' access to Parliament
Hon. John Bosley
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
Similar matters have been raised in the past and dealt with by previous Speakers. A full report was requested from the RCMP and the Sergeant-at-Arms, and these matters will again be thoroughly discussed with the RCMP. However, in the circumstances presented, there is no prima facie question of privilege..
Sources cited Debates, May 21, 1981, pp. 9769-70; May 26, 1981, pp. 9920-1.
References Debates, June 4, 1986, pp. 13960-1.
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Holding
"No prima facie question of privilege was found in the matter concerning members' access to Parliament, although it was being reviewed by the RCMP and Sergeant-at-Arms."
AI Summary
The Speaker denied a prima facie question of privilege regarding members' access to Parliament, confirming the matter was under review but did not meet the required threshold.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Not specified
- Significance
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