Select Committees (Conduct of Chairmen)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:35 pm on 6 March 1984.

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Photo of Mr Brian Sedgemore Mr Brian Sedgemore , Hackney South and Shoreditch 3:35, 6 March 1984

Yes, Mr. Speaker. Last week I raised with you a question of contempt and privilege in relation to the conduct of the hon. Member for Wealden (Sir G. Johnson Smith). You kindly ruled that you could not give the matter precedence, and of course I entirely accept your ruling. I wonder whether it is implicit in your ruling that Chairmen of Select Committees can discuss on the radio matters that Committees are investigating.