Italian Election (Members' Telegram)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 19 Ebrill 1948.

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Photo of Mr Douglas Clifton Brown Mr Douglas Clifton Brown , Hexham 12:00, 19 Ebrill 1948

The Committee of Privileges already exists, and, therefore, one has not to be appointee. It all depends whether I rule that there is a prima facie case. While I quite agree that this is a serious matter, I have to deal with the question whether it affects Privilege or not. This is a matter which affects individual Members. They are Members of Parliament, but this is a question affecting certain individuals, and is not a matter of Privilege. I rule that there is no prima facie case.