HC Deb 25 January 1974 vol 867 c2048
Mr. Speaker

I shall now make my ruling on the complaint of privilege. I have considered the complaint of breach of privilege made yesterday by the right hon. Member for Bristol, South-East (Mr. Benn) and I am satisfied that it is a proper case for me to allow a motion relating to the complaint priority over the Orders of the Day.

The Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons (Mr. James Prior)

In view of your ruling, Mr. Speaker, I beg to move, That the matter of the complaint be referred to the Committee of Privileges. In view of the business to follow—it is a Private Members' day—I hope the House will decide that no further debate should take place at this stage.

Question put and agreed to.