Question of Privilege
November 28, 1967
Reflections on a Member
Hon. Lucien Lamoureux
Speaker of the House
Ruling Text
"If there really was a question of privilege it should be followed by a motion", but none was moved. In addition, "a question of privilege must be raised at the first opportunity. That does not mean at the first opportunity which suits the... Member but rather as soon as the breach of privilege takes place. The incident now in question dates back to last Friday." Moreover, this matter is no more than a grievance involving a conflict of statements made by two Members, both of which must be accepted according to the Standing Orders.
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Holding
"The matter is a grievance involving a conflict of statements, not a question of privilege, as it was not raised in a timely manner and was not followed by a motion."
AI Summary
A question of privilege was denied for not being raised at the first opportunity and for lacking a required motion.
AI Analysis
- Outcome
- Denied
- Tone
- Educational
- Significance
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High