Highland MP Ian Blackford locked horns with former shadow Scottish secretary James Gray last night during a debate on demands for a second EU referendum.
MPs discussed a petition, signed by more than 4 million people, aimed at forcing another poll because Brexit was backed by fewer than 60% of voters on a turnout of less than 75%.
The SNP’s Mr Blackford, who opened the debate, was repeatedly criticised by chairman Mr Gray for going off topic.
He insisted the speech should stick to the question of a second referendum rather than Brexit’s wider issues.
And after repeated warnings, he was told to resume his seat.
An angry Mr Blackford declared: “I am making a speech which is legitimate in the context of this debate.
“The people in Scotland will see exactly what is happening here, which is the chair of this committee refusing (to let) the elected representatives of the people of Scotland give a speech.”
Mr Gray hit back: “As a Scot, I very much hope the Scots are indeed listening to the debate.”
The Tory MP, who represents an English constituency, served as shadow Scottish secretary in 2005, but resigned after a week having suggested MSPs should be abolished.
He courted controversy again in 2010 when he stated in the Commons that Labour MP Willie Bain should “get back to Jockland”.
Before being told to sit down, Mr Blackford argued Brexit “must not bypass Scotland”, adding: “Scotland voted to remain, we remain citizens of Europe, and this must be respected.”
He added afterwards: “SNP MPs will continue to stand up for the people of Scotland and speak up for their wishes at Westminster.”