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The general principles of a bill are laid out throughout the bill. The long title is a starting point, not the end point. I confess that I was at the bureau meeting when this matter was discussed, so I come with two hats on.
One is the need for a level playing field, which is a point that comes up again and again. We need to discuss whether there is substance to that point, and what we can do about it.
Therefore, they may not quite be considered retrospective. I just wanted to make that point. Just on a point of information—because I cannot remember—when does the rod fishing season end?
Simon, do you want to say anything else about the letter? No. I covered the points that are in the letter. The letter sets out the points that Simon mentioned when he spoke to us a few moments ago and includes his suggestions on how to proceed.