Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 2:47 pm on 22 March 2001.
With his customary bitterness, my hon. Friend has misrepresented me; there is not a better-natured person in the House than me
If I felt that I had sufficient support, I would divide the House on the adoption of the report, and the Government motion. Since that is not so, the least that I can do is vote against the secret ballot, which I shall do.