House of Commons · General Debate
Privilege
27 April 2026 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Lindsay Hoyle Speaker Chorley
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At a glance
Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about privilege in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
- Concerns raised during the debate on Privilege
- Specific asks of government not recorded
- Commitments made by the government none recorded
How the debate unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Other contributors (1)
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Explained his role as gatekeeper for privilege issues and confirmed that the Leader of the Opposition will have an opportunity to put a motion on the matter concerning Prime Minister's answers about Peter Mandelson appointment process before the House tomorrow. He stated that he cannot determine when an application is made, but after taking advice, decided to allow the House to decide whether the Committee of Privileges should look at the matter.