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I know that many of us have already made significant private contributions; others may wish to discuss that publicly. All individual members will make their own choices, but I hope that the parliamentary authorities and others will facilitate our ability to give in whatever way is most appropriate.
I am disappointed at the time that it has taken to deal with the days-at-sea issue, although I gather that the matter may now be put before almost any meeting of the Council of the European Union as an A point.
It could be argued—to be controversial—that what is going on and the decisions that are being taken around the country fly in the face of what the expert group may come up with. We do not know, as we have not heard what the expert group is going to say—it will reveal its deliberations in the next few months.
I believe that the Olympics are an occasion that brings the UK together—Alex Neil may or may not agree with that. I believe that we would be getting an extremely good deal if the games were brought to London.
Can the minister confirm that a "hub" is just a nice name for a local branch office? It may be a good idea, but we should perhaps just call it that, if that is what it is.I think that the minister implied that service level agreements for councils will not be compulsory.
The Equal Opportunities Committee, which conducted an inquiry into the issue, was not designated as the lead committee, so the people who gave evidence to that committee may be left wondering what worth their contribution to its inquiry had.
Tonight, we are debating people who have learning disabilities and who may be cared for, but who are doing a marvellous job of caring for other people.
The fact that we are a wee bit feart of the media is no argument for our abrogating our responsibility in that department. May I just clarify something? I am not going to ask another question.