Privilege (Motions)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 July 1947.

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Photo of Mr Douglas Clifton Brown Mr Douglas Clifton Brown , Hexham 12:00, 10 July 1947

I think that the right hon. Gentleman is correct there. I think that is said in Erskine May. I have forgotten the exact words, but it is not usual to demand discussion where a Committee has been in complete agreement, and has reported that no breach of Privilege has been made. There is a remedy, as I have indicated in my Ruling, that if anybody puts down a Motion, the House can refuse to consider the matter, and that would end it at once.