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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 1 November 1976.

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Photo of Mr Leo Abse Mr Leo Abse , Pontypool 12:00, 1 November 1976

On the contrary, no lawyer worth his salt would argue that. The whole point is that there is an area of law in which the Member of Parliament and those who attempt to corrupt him, in particular circumstances, cannot be brought before the courts, so there is no such argument. I hope to have an opportunity of developing that matter later.