I know what my hon. Friend means.

My hon. Friend is absolutely right.

My right hon. Friend asks a very important question. I have to accept the limitations on the period of sentencing.

I am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising that point.

I am sure the hon.

I am happy to confirm that.

The hon. Lady and I have spoken about this case in this past.

What I will say is that we are working on a housing repossession pilot. We are investing £5 million in early intervention services.

The hon. Gentleman will know that there is cross-governmental work on this.

I am distressed to hear that from my hon. Friend—I have sat as a judge in Hereford and it is a most pleasant court.