I would also add that witnesses greatly benefit from parliamentary privilege when they appear before the committee and deal with it. That's a very important element.
On October 16th, 2012. See this statement in context.
On October 16th, 2012. See this statement in context.
October 16th, 2012 / 11:55 a.m.
Deputy Clerk of the House of Commons, House of Commons
I would also add that witnesses greatly benefit from parliamentary privilege when they appear before the committee and deal with it. That's a very important element.
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