In response to Mr Dwyer’s comments, Mr Price said he “wouldn’t even think it, so never mind saying it”.
“I accept that John’s apologised but that doesn’t take away the damage that does,” he said.
“Trust in policing is at record lows and that means our standards have to be at absolute highs, so I think it was inappropriate to say the least”.
Mr Dwyer added he said it “doesn’t show a mindset at all”.
He also pointed out work he had done on issues included honour-based crime and FGM.
“My track record absolutely supports the fact that I’m supportive of females in our community to be protected,” he said.
The debate will be shown on One at 10:00 BST on Sunday 14 April, and on iPlayer.
