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Privilege
27 April 2026
Lead MP
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley
Lab
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Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about privilege in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lindsay Hoyle
Lab
Chorley
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.
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