I wish, Mr. Speaker, to withdraw my remarks critical of you which I made last Friday outside the House. I realise now how seriously I have offended you and the House. I wish most sincerely to apologise to you, Mr. Speaker, and to the House for my remarks, which I withdraw unreservedly.

I thank the hon. Member for Glanford and Scunthorpe (Mr. Hickmet) for his withdrawal. I accept fully what he has said.