Context
There are frustrations around the House's practices for addressing accusations of lying.
Question
Before Prime Minister's questions, Lindsay Hoyle made a statement about the House's practices for addressing accusations of lying or deliberate misrepresentation. He mentioned that there are means by which such accusations can be brought before the House but Members may not accuse each other directly unless a substantive motion is under consideration.
Answer from Lindsay Hoyle
It is important to stress context, similar words said in different proceedings might attract a different response from the Chair depending on the subject being debated, tone and other considerations. The Chair will not tolerate accusations of lying or deliberately misleading the House. This practice is set out in “Erskine May” and followed by successive Speakers and Deputy Speakers.
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