§ Report from the Committee of Privileges brought up, and read, as follows:—
- 1. The Committee have considered the speeches of Alderman Bowles and Alderman Huntsman reported in the Nottingham Journal newspaper and the Nottingham Guardian newspaper, respectively, of Monday, 3rd April, 1933. They are of opinion that the speeches complained of contain primâ facie reflections upon the fairness and impartiality of Members serving
2376 upon a Parliamentary Committee, and as such constitute a breach of the Privileges of the House. - 2. Alderman Bowles and Alderman Huntsman were summoned to attend before the Committee on Tuesday, 11th April and attended accordingly.
- 3. Alderman Bowles disclaimed any intention of suggesting that the Private Bill Committee of the House of Commons upon the Nottingham Corporation Bill of last Session was not impartial. He regretted the use of the words complained of and unreservedly withdrew them. Alderman Huntsman also disclaimed any intention of making any imputation upon the Members of the Private Bill Committee and profoundly regretted that any words of his should have been so interpreted.
In view of these unconditional withdrawals and expressions of regret the Committee recommend that the House do not take any further action in the matter.
§ Report to lie upon the Table, and to be printed.
§ Minutes of Proceedings to be printed.