Written question asked by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 October 2019. It was answered by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 October 2019 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.
House of Commons: Security
- Question
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To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether a (a) temporary or (b) permanent House of Commons security pass has ever been refused on the grounds that the applicant had been found to be in contempt of Parliament.
- Answer
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In the past 10 years, there have been no cases where a temporary or permanent House of Commons security pass has been refused on the grounds that the applicant had been found to be in contempt of Parliament.
Parliament decides on matters of contempt, including sanctions, on a case-by-case basis, on the advice of the Committee of Privileges.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 293592
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- House of Commons Parliament Security Contempt of Parliament
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