Complaint of Privilege

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Rhagfyr 1973.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Selwyn Lloyd Mr Selwyn Lloyd , Wirral 12:00, 5 Rhagfyr 1973

It is unwise of me to rule on any particular motion until I see the motion. I come back to Erskine May, which says that an imputation may not be made against a Member of Another place except by a motion. It is implied from that, that a Member of another place can be criticised by motion. Whether the motion would be accepted would depend on the terms of the motion.

I would be advised by the Table upon that matter, and would deal with it exactly as I would with any other motion presented.

another place

During a debate members of the House of Commons traditionally refer to the House of Lords as 'another place' or 'the other place'.

Peers return the gesture when they speak of the Commons in the same way.

This arcane form of address is something the Labour Government has been reviewing as part of its programme to modernise the Houses of Parliament.