I am grateful to my hon. Friend, who has consistently raised these issues in the past year to 18 months.

My hon. Friend asks a very pertinent question.

The hon. Gentleman makes a thought-provoking point and links the Thomas commission to it.

The hon.

I know that the hon.

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman.

I am always happy to encourage free association of workers. It is part of who we are as a civilised society. The hon.

I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, who I know takes a keen interest in these issues.

My right hon. Friend raises an important point.

I think it is morally right to harness whatever we can to help us deal with not only offenders, but the causes of offending.