QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE (Hansard, 22 February 1978)

HC Deb 22 February 1978 vol 944 c1441 1441

§ Mr. Dalyell
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I wonder whether you will give some guidance to the House, Mr. Speaker, in respect of charges of blatant racialism that were made during the Scotland Bill debate by the right hon. Member for Western Isles (Mr. Stewart). This issue is raised, Mr. Speaker, as a matter of privilege. Will you, Mr. Speaker, give some guidance as to how you feel—

§ Mr. Speaker
Order. The hon. Gentleman knows that the House decided only last week that questions of privilege are now raised with me by letter and that it is not necessary for me to inform the House when I do not accept that privilege is involved. When I agree that it is a matter that should have precedence, I call on the hon. Member concerned to rise in his place. The House decided that only a week ago.