HC Deb 21 July 1869 vol 198 c368
MR. MILBANK

I wish to appeal to you, Sir, on a point of Order. I wish to know whether, in accordance with the Rules of this House, any apology or redress can be demanded in this House from a Peer who, in his place in the Upper House, uses language insolent towards the Prime Minister, the Leader of a great party, and insulting to the dignity of the House of Commons?

MR. SPEAKER

Does the hon. Member give notice of a Question, or does he desire to address a Question?

MR. MILBANK

I merely rose to ask whether, as a matter of Order and Privilege, I have a right to ask the Question?

MR. SPEAKER

Neither as a point of Order, nor as a point of Privilege, can such a Question with propriety be addressed to me. The hon. Member ought himself to be aware that in this House we have no cognizance of what passes in debate in the other House. It is not our business to engage in any such inquiry.

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