My right hon. All around the world people are cherishing their new-found democracy. The Government have no idea how long will be necessary for us to scrutinise this important Bill. Did my hon. My right hon.
Friend makes a powerful case.
Next Monday is 12 March. The Bill was first printed on 15 February. It was presented to the House of Commons out of the blue. No one was expecting it. This morning I met the non-governmental organisations and charities that are expert in this field, and they were not expecting such a Bill.