HC Deb 07 February 2000 vol 344 c23

The following Member made the Affirmation required by law, first in Welsh and then in English:

Simon Thomas Esq., for Ceredigion.

Mr. Eric Forth (Bromley and Chislehurst)

What does that mean?

Madam Speaker

Order. If the right hon. Member for Bromley and Chislehurst (Mr. Forth) had been patient enough, he would have heard the hon. Member for Ceredigion explain himself a moment later.

Mr. David Winnick (Walsall, North)

The right hon. Gentleman should apologise.

Madam Speaker

Order. Let us cool down; that is quite unnecessary. We have business to do.