Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 November 1960.
The hon. Gentleman has quoted my words. Perhaps I may remind him of the words of, I think it was, Emerson:
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds, adored by little statesmen and philosophers and divines.
Therefore, I should have every possible excuse for being inconsistent in this matter, but if I do have the good fortune to catch Mr. Speaker's eye, I shall be able to show that I am entirely consistent on this subject.