Question of Privilege
March 27, 1969
Miscellaneous
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
''At first blush", the matter was viewed as a question of the Member's rights as a former civil servant. This would tend to make the question one of a grievance against the Government. On the other hand, "the House has always exercised great care in attempting to protect all its Members".
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The Speaker weighs whether a Member's issue as a former civil servant constitutes a personal grievance or a question of privilege requiring the House's protection.
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