Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Thursday, 15 October 2009.

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Question: My Lords, is it not ironic that tomorrow we celebrate the opening of the Supreme Court, which underlines the separation of powers? Is it not time to remind the judiciary that the separation of powers is a two-way street and that judges should not be lured into imposing injunctions that impinge on parliamentary privilege? The letter sent by Carter-Ruck to Mr Speaker is far from penitent. Would this matter not be settled far more quickly if Mr Speaker summoned Carter-Ruck to the Bar of the House?

Answer: The only answer that I will give to the noble Lord is that I look forward to seeing him at the opening of the Supreme Court tomorrow.

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