Ruling
November 23, 1976
Requirement for making statement in House
Hon. James Jerome
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
It is clear that parliamentary privilege does not extend, and never has extended, to compelling a Minister or a Prime Minister to make a statement in the House under any circumstances, regardless of the importance of the subject.
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Holding
"Parliamentary privilege cannot be used to compel a Minister or Prime Minister to make a statement in the House."
AI Summary
The Speaker ruled that parliamentary privilege does not grant the House the power to compel a Minister or Prime Minister to make a statement.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Significance
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