Monday 14th June 2021

(2 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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15:31
Daniel Kawczynski Portrait Daniel Kawczynski (Shrewsbury and Atcham) (Con)
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With your permission, Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal statement to the House. The matter I am referring to occurred on 27 April 2020. I had been trying to get online to an important Committee meeting. After many attempts throughout the day, I was still not connected and had to leave the meeting. I did not swear or raise my voice, but my behaviour led to two complaints. I have reflected on my behaviour. I accept that it constituted bullying and, as such, was entirely inexcusable. The circumstances were stressful for the staff assisting the Committee and for me. I apologised to them before, and I apologise to them again, and to the House, unreservedly. I will never repeat such behaviour.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Thank you. Let us move on.