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Will he therefore undertake to push for an extension in the exemptions for short-haul journeys, in recognition of the fact that few problems relate to journeys within the UK, as the best way forward on the issue? I agree with both those points.
We need to ensure that we receive best value for that funding, so I am firmly of the opinion that ministers need to be satisfied that any reconfiguration is in the taxpayers' best interests.
Mike Rumbles and I will try to attend the conveners liaison group's meeting at 4 o'clock, so that slightly dictates our agenda. We will do our best to get through the business in that time scale.