The hon. Gentleman talks about backbone.

My hon. Friend is right to remind this House—[Interruption.] I see that my right hon.

My hon. Friend, as a lawyer, knows that all too well.

The hon. Gentleman is a reasonable man and an honourable Member.

My hon. Friend, as a lawyer, knows that all too well.

My hon. Friend, as a lawyer, knows that all too well.

The hon. Gentleman is a reasonable man and an honourable Member.

My hon. Friend will know the answer that I must give, which is that the convention applies.

I can assure the hon.

My hon. Friend has put it eloquently. Populism is no substitute for responsible government or responsible opposition.