– in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 November 1975.
I wish to raise as a matter of Privilege, Mr. Speaker, an article in the November issue of the Liverpool Free Press entitled
Eric Ogden MP—who does he serve?
This is the earliest opportunity I have had of bringing this matter before the House since I obtained a copy of the newspaper.
The article, which is inaccurate in content and malicious in motive, accuses me of false and unavowed motives in matters on which I have spoken and voted in this Chamber. I seek not the protection of this House but its judgment as to the truth or falsehood of this article. I ask you, Mr. Speaker, to consider the complaint with a view to giving precedence over the Orders of the Day to a motion concerning it.
In accordance with modern practice, I shall rule upon this matter tomorrow.