Question of Privilege
December 10, 1968
Miscellaneous; committees; accuracy of report
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
"... Members have indicated quite clearly... that there is a prima facie case of privilege and that it is the type of question which might be sent to committee." There may be a difficulty in having the members of one committee looking into the affairs of another, "but that question is not really what we are seized with at the present time." The question has probably been raised at the first opportunity, in view of the fact that the House has finished its consideration of the committee report.
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Holding
"A prima facie case of privilege exists regarding the accuracy of a committee report, and the matter can be referred to a committee for investigation."
AI Summary
The Speaker finds a prima facie question of privilege concerning the accuracy of a committee report, allowing the matter to be referred for committee investigation.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Sustained
- Tone
- Neutral
- Procedural Stage
- Consideration of a Committee Report
- Significance
Low
High