With his experience, the hon. Gentleman makes an entirely valid point.

I take the hon. Gentleman’s point, and I agree that there was nothing malign in the intent.

My hon. Friend is absolutely right.

Perhaps we should, and perhaps I will encourage my hon. Friend to join me in doing so.

Again, my hon. Friend is absolutely right.

It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Henry.

It is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Henry. I very much welcome my hon.

May I, and all residents of Bromley and Chislehurst, welcome and endorse the comments of my right hon.

Witnesses to the Select Committee on Justice on Tuesday stressed the importance of ongoing contractual continuity and certainty of enforc

I refer to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. Does my hon.