HC Deb 03 July 1967 vol 749 cc1272-3
Mr. Gardner

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I wish to draw your attention to a matter which you may think constitutes a breach of Privilege. I refer to a report in The Times newspaper today of a speech made over the weekend by the hon. Member for Worcestershire, South (Sir G. Nabarro) in which some hon. Members—those who support the Sexual Offences (No. 2) Bill—are accused of depravity—[HON. MEMBERS: "Oh."]—and furthermore—

Mr. Speaker

Order. The hon. Gentleman must not argue his case. If he wishes to raise the matter on a point of order he must read that of which he is complaining.

Mr. Gardner

Quoting one sentence from the report, it states: Labour members of Parliament peddle abortion. I would ask you, Mr. Speaker, to give your consideration to this matter as a breach of Privilege.

(Copy of newspaper handed in.)

Mr. Speaker

An hon. Member is seeking to raise as a matter that he alleges is a breach of Privilege something which appears in The Times newspaper of Monday 3rd July—Monday, this day—namely, a paragraph or passage headed: "Labour attacked for 'depravity'." I will, in accordance with the usual custom, look at the passage and give a Ruling on it tomorrow.