May I briefly underscore what the shadow Leader of the House said to the Leader of the House about the Historical Institutional Abuse (No

I have enormous sympathy with what my hon. Friend says.

The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right.

Of course, I give way to my hon. and gallant Friend.

That was a quicker speech than we thought it would be.

If there are to be east-west arrangements, may I press my right hon.

On behalf of those on the Conservative Benches, may I wish my right hon.

Could we turn to practical matters for a moment? Most of our constituents are in work, have worked or are related to people in work.

Could we turn to practical matters for a moment? Most of our constituents are in work, have worked or are related to people in work.

It is clear that a general election this side of Christmas is going to lead to an extension of the timetable beyond the end of January fo