Mr. Speaker, I rise today on a question of privilege.
I have in my possession a copy of a memorandum dated Wednesday, October 1, 1997 from the acting deputy principal clerk, committees and legislative services, addressed to procedural clerks in committees and legislative services directorate regarding the drafting of amendments to bills.
This is the first opportunity I have had to raise this question of privilege since this memorandum was brought to my attention, and the implications of it became clear.
Citation 116 of Beauchesne's sixth edition states:
Should a question of privilege be based on published material, the article in question must be submitted and read at the Table.
I have a copy of this memorandum for the Speaker. Does he want the article read at the table now?