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If Mr Walsh refuses to appear in front of a Parliamentary Committee, and will not provide a lieutenant, is he not in contempt of parliament?
Not automatically. If WW refuses a formal summons to appear (not what the Committee has issued so far) then the Committee can send a report to the House and the whole House of Parliament then decide on any sanctions that are appropriate. Refusal to attend can be classed as a contempt of Parliament and fines or imprisonment can follow - however Parliament has not used that sanction since 1880!