Armed Forces (Prevention of Discrimination) Bill

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and James Duddridge

Friday 1st February 2013 Commons Chamber

[James Duddridge]

I had previously held the noble Lord Davies of Stamford in high regard, but I reassessed that because I felt that he had moved from this side of the House to the other side for reasons of naked opportunism. Is my right hon. Friend correcting me, and saying that it was not naked opportunism but related to his services to—

[Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)]

Order. The hon. Gentleman should not mention a Member of the other House in that way. I am sure that he will want to withdraw that comment.

[James Duddridge]

I withdraw the term “naked” and the other word that I used. I do not know which—

[Mr Deputy Speaker]

And the discussion of a Member of the other House.

[James Duddridge]

A plethora of apologies to cover all bases. Perhaps it is best if I leave my right hon. Friend the Minister to reply in any way that he deems permissible.