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ICYMI: As one Deputy was delivering a speech in the States Chamber this week, she was halted in her tracks when a female voice suddenly exclaimed, “Well no, you stupid woman!”
The Assembly was collectively taken aback this most unparliamentary exclamation, but after a few seconds of awkward pause, Deputy Scott soldiered on.
States Members in seats surrounding the Deputy looked astonished as they endeavoured to find the source of such apparent impertinence, which was picked up clearly on microphone.
Today, the St. Brelade representative sent an email to Members explaining what had happened.
Video: The moment of the unparliamentary outburst in Jersey's States Assembly.
She said: “Some of you were intrigued and concerned about an interruption during my speech yesterday.
“Just to let you know, I received an explanation and apology from a Greffe officer this morning, who assured me the comment was not directed to me and was a self-rebuke.
“I commend the individual for fessing up to the unintended double act and hope the self talk is kinder in future.”
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