My right hon. and learned Friend is right to talk about the need to avoid cliff edges.

I will not give way, because I need to move on and wrap up, as Mr Speaker said.

Well, that did not include me.

With the greatest respect to the hon. Gentleman, I disagree with his analysis about the deal.

The hon.

I will obey your strictures and move on, Mr Speaker. I turn to the question of what might happen with regards to the further extension.

I think it is axiomatic that the Prime Minister will indeed listen carefully to any constructive suggestions made by the Council and the

My hon. Friend makes an extremely powerful point. I pay tribute to him and to all hon. and right hon.

Tempted as I am to take further interventions from right hon. and hon. Members, I must finish.

Just like my hon. Friend, I am an assiduous canvasser and I am having those conversations myself.