Points of Order — Privilege—References to Alleged Breaches

I raise a point of order, Mr Speaker. I am going to ask you to do a considered ruling on a specific question. I think all of us are aware that there are two ways of raising matters of privilege: one is by way of a letter to you, and the second is by way of a motion in this House. The question I have is whether, if neither of those routes has been taken, there is anything in the Standing Orders or previous Speakers’ rulings that forbids members from bringing up matters of privilege by way of question or debate.

I am not sure I fully understand the point the member is making. I think the best way forward, before I say I will give a considered ruling, is that if the member would like to come and discuss the issue with me afterwards so I can fully understand the points he is making, then I will consider how best to advance the matter.