That is a very good point, Mr Rowley. The first thing that I would say is that there is still a risk that we could leave without a deal on 31 October. The Prime Minister has complied with the Benn act and the letter has been sent, but any extension depends on the European Council agreeing to one. Each member state of the EU has to agree—there has to be unanimity—and there have been comments from the French President, the Taoiseach and others suggesting at the very least that they do not want an extension at this time.
I hope that we will be able to secure a deal. If we do, we have time to conclude a free-trade agreement. You are right that, if we do not conclude a free-trade agreement, there is a possibility of leaving without one, but it is the wish of almost everyone in the UK Parliament to conclude a free-trade agreement. With a united will across the House of Commons, I am sure that we will be able to secure that agreement and obviate the need for a no-deal Brexit.
Like you, I do not want a no-deal Brexit, but I have to recognise the fact that we have to leave the European Union, because that was the will of the United Kingdom electorate. However, we think leaving with a deal is, of course, preferable.