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Proceeding contribution from Jack Straw (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 29 June 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Parliamentary Standards Bill.

Parliamentary Standards Bill

I do not accept that. The process was continuing when my right hon. and learned Friend the Leader of the House spoke about the matter, and her comments were therefore accurate at the time and, as I shall explain, will be accurate in future. There is a separate issue about clause 10, and my view is that it must make some provision, even if not in the current wording, for adducing in court proceedings evidence that arises in the House or in parliamentary proceedings. There is nothing unusual in that—indeed, the House has accepted that for the draft bribery Bill.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
495 c48-9 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Admissibility of evidence Codes of practice Conduct Allowances Advocacy Committee on Standards in Public Life House of Commons Misconduct Pay Public appointments Members Members' interests Parliamentary scrutiny Parliamentary privilege Standards Regulation Committee on Standards and Privileges Senior Salaries Review Body Fees Office Justice Committee Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority Commissioner for Parliamentary Investigations Kelly, Christopher
Legislation
Parliamentary Standards Bill 2008-09
Link
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