Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister talked of conversations he and his representatives had with Mr. Cadman. It may be that over time, in their minds, they decided they were not really talking about an offer, even though that is not what Mr. Cadman told his family, but more an understanding, something they put on the table for Mr. Cadman so no matter which way he voted, he would have what was rightfully his.
The problem is, no matter how generous the explanation we come up with, it still adds up to an inducement to vote in a way that would bring down a government.
I ask the Prime Minister to just stand, just explain why not.