Associate Health Minister Jonathan Coleman
Associate Health Minister Jonathan Coleman walked out of
Parliament's debating chamber last night rather than apologise
for calling a Labour MP a liar.
Labour's health spokeswoman Ruth Dyson was speaking during a
debate on a mental health bill when she said Dr Coleman, who
is responsible for mental health, had told a meeting last
year that he supported putting a code of rights for families
of patients into law.
At that point, Dr Coleman interjected.
"Jonathan Coleman just called me a liar and I ask you to ask
him to withdraw and apologise," Ms Dyson said to Associate
Speaker Eric Roy.
Mr Roy said he didn't hear the interjection and asked Dr
Coleman whether he had called Ms Dyson a liar, which isn't
allowed in Parliament.
"Yes I did and I'm not going to withdraw and apologise. I'm
packing my stuff and I'm off," Dr Coleman said.
As he was on his way out, Mr Roy ordered him to leave.
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