The (Scottish) Sunday Herald is reporting that a small group of Labour MPs are trying to prevent further police investigation into MP's expenses, citing the old "privilege" ruling, that MPs may not be prosecuted for what happens within parliament.

They have apparently consulted lawyers.

If this is approved, then we would have two classes or people, one above the law and the rest of us under it, at least as far as public/employer's assets and employees are concerned.

We must allow them to speak freely and honestly, although never again to call each other "honourable" since they have lost this right by their greed and attempts to conceal.

If they succeed in this, then the remedy is in voter,s hands. Do not vote next May/June for anyone who has concealed expenses, and consider only those who have been open and willing to pay back what was asked.