It is a real pleasure to be the Minister at the Dispatch Box for this debate and to follow the eloquent remarks of the shadow Deputy Lead

I would like to make some progress.

There have been several meetings, as I have enunciated, and no doubt there will be more meetings to come.

There have been several meetings, as I have enunciated, and no doubt there will be more meetings to come.

Well, that has not quite happened yet. Nevertheless, it is a great pleasure to be here and to represent the House in this debate.

Well, that has not quite happened yet. Nevertheless, it is a great pleasure to be here and to represent the House in this debate.

I am conscious of the time, but I will give way to the hon. Lady.

I am conscious of the time, but I will give way to the hon. Lady.

It is a pleasure to appear before you, Mr Gray.

It is a pleasure to appear before you, Mr Gray.