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I have not yet read the speech, so it would be wholly premature of me to assume what my right hon.

The hon. Gentleman makes a very proper point.

Indeed, the Government have been very clear that, when it comes to negotiations, one should not willingly and wantonly abandon the cards tha

I have not been seeking to blame anybody.

I am very grateful to my hon. Friend for his remarks about the communities that both and I and my hon.

I note with care the hon. Gentleman’s position and I have observed what he is doing to represent his constituents.

I am grateful to my hon. Friend; he is of course correct on all counts.

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman.

My hon. Friend knows the Government’s position.

My hon. Friend puts it in a very attractive way; I commend him for that.