As I think most hon. and right hon. Members know, the role of the Attorney General is to be the Government’s chief legal adviser.

Hansard will come to our rescue, I have no doubt, Mr Speaker. Going back to the important point made by my hon.

I am tempted to get into a debate with the hon.

I can assure the hon. Lady that she will not be voting for it blindfold.

My hon. Friend is right. We are in a continuing negotiation, and that is why the national interest really is at the heart of this.

I can assure the hon. Lady that she will not be voting for it blindfold.

I can assure the hon. Lady that she will not be voting for it blindfold.

My hon. Friend is right. We are in a continuing negotiation, and that is why the national interest really is at the heart of this.

I am not going to start speculating in reply to my hon. Friend’s question. It would not be right of me; this is a matter for Parliament.

My hon.