Testimony before committee of general assembly inadmissible

Without the consent of such witness there shall not be admitted into evidence in any civil proceeding in the courts of this state the testimony of a witness given before any committee of the general assembly of the state; provided such testimony when given was pertinent to the inquiry of such committee or responsive to a question from such committee. Acts 1959, ch. 27, § 1; T.C.A., § 24-717; T.C.A § 24-7-113 . Without the consent of such witness there shall not be admitted into evidence in any civil proceeding in the courts of this state the testimony of a witness given before any committee of the general assembly of the state; provided such testimony when given was pertinent to the inquiry of such committee or responsive to a question from such committee. Acts 1959, ch. 27, § 1; T.C.A., § 24-717; T.C.A § 24-7-113 .