Chilcot Inquiry and Parliamentary Accountability

Debate between Roger Mullin and Graham P Jones

Wednesday 30th November 2016 Commons Chamber

[Roger Mullin (Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath) (SNP)]

One of the most ridiculous arguments put forward here today by a number of hon. Members is that the Scottish National party has no right to have a debate on Chilcot and that we should choose subjects that are of concern to Scotland. I say to them: tell that to the Scottish families whose sons died in that war. Tell it to the Scottish families whose sons were injured and who will have to live with their scars, both physical and mental, for the rest of their lives. Tell it to those people—

[Graham Jones]

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

[Roger Mullin]

I will not give way, for the very good reason that I tried often to intervene on—