<p><br /> A Tory MP apologised in the Commons after inadvertently turning on his musical tie while making a speech.<br /> </p><p><br /> Nadhim Zahawi's red charity tie emitted a tinny tune which was amplified by a microphone hanging above his head.<br /> </p><p><br /> Deputy Speaker Dawn Primarolo advised the Stratford on Avon MP to be "more selective" in his choice of neckwear in the chamber.<br /> </p><p><br /> Mr Zahawi was speaking in an Opposition-led debate on the future of the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) when an unidentifiable tune rang out for about 20 seconds.<br /> </p><p><br /> As MPs looked around the chamber for the source, Mr Zahawi realised what had happened and switched off his tie.<br /> </p><p><br /> "I apologise," he said. "It is my tie to support the campaign against bowel cancer that was making that noise. It is a musical tie."<br /> </p><p><br /> Ms Primarolo called for order, saying: "Perhaps next time the honourable gentleman will be more selective in the ties he wears in the chamber and then we won't need the musical accompaniment."<br /> </p><p><br /> Mr Zahawi replied: "Your words of wisdom are taken on board and I apologise to you."<br /> </p>
