Points of Order (Hansard, 10 December 1991)

§ Mr. Robert G. Hughes (Harrow, West)

On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. You will recall that, over a week ago, I raised with you the fact that an hon. Member had clearly used the free post improperly on behalf of Islington, North Labour party. I have been sent another example, which is rather more serious.

The hon. Member for Leicester, East (Mr. Vaz) is specifically identifiable on this occasion. It seems that he has been using the free post to send out quantities—I do not know how many—of his so-called "Annual Report". It has been sent back with a frosty message from one of his constituents, who is unidentified. There is plainly an abuse.

I seek your guidance on two further matters, Mr. Speaker. The royal crest is used on the front of the annual report, which I should have thought was improper. I know that the hon. Member for Leicester, East thinks that he is important, but he is not that important. The crest of Parliament is used on the inside of the report. I thought that that could not be used, so I seek your guidance, Mr. Speaker.