§ Mr. G. Johnson SmithWith your permission, Mr. Speaker, and that of the House, I wish to make a personal statement.
On Thursday, 27th April, at a meeting of the Primrose League, I made some remarks intended to be of a purely humorous character about hon. Members on the opposite side of the House. These remarks of mine had no malicious intent whatsover. However, I very much regret it if they have caused any offence or hurt, and I withdraw them unreservedly. I particularly wish to apologise to those hon. Members opposite to whom my remarks applied. I hope that the House will accept my apology.