Wilson says sorry after PM clash

Malcolm Turnbull says there was no need for Liberal MP Tim Wilson to apologise after he refused to let the prime minister interrupt him during a partyroom meeting.

Mr Wilson has told Fairfax Media it was not his intention to be disrespectful by expressing his desire to finish his remarks on the same-sex marriage plebiscite debate during Tuesday's gathering.

"He's a gentle soul and very courteous," Mr Turnbull told reporters of Mr Wilson, saying there was no need for him to say sorry.