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Parliamentary Standards Bill

I hope that the hon. Lady is not going to allow herself to be misled by the ancient word "privilege", which is a confusing one. I appreciate that those who do not think about it might find it difficult to understand its meaning. Perhaps we should use terms such as "trusteeship" or "duty"—words that are more widely understood. However, for shorthand purposes—thanks to the Government's guillotine we have to speak in shorthand—the word "privilege" is the one that we will use and understand in this Chamber. That may require us to explain the term to those outside, but that should not allow her to misbehave in introducing her remarks by traducing those who have spoken not only passionately, but very seriously about the questions relating to the privileges of this House.