UK Parliament / Open data

Recall of MPs Bill

Proceeding contribution from Edward Leigh (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 21 October 2014. It occurred during Debate on bills on Recall of MPs Bill.

Everyone agrees with the hon. Gentleman about such bad behaviour, but does he agree with us on the following point, if on no other? Under the Bill, when it becomes an Act, the House of Commons should not be allowed to initiate any recall procedure on the basis of the views expressed by a Member, or his votes, or the party he joins, or any political act. The protection is similar to that which we have under the Act of Settlement: we are not held to account outside for what we say here.

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
586 c826 
Session
2014-15
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Back to top