Friend may very well be right, but I suspect that, if I tried to expand on that line of argument, you, Mr. Speaker, would call me to order. It is always a pleasure to give way to my hon. In the context of the programme motion, what does my right hon.
Friend makes a serious point.
I suspect that two or three junior Ministers who are not up to the job will be responsible for the Bill. They do not like lengthy scrutiny because it proves their inadequacy. That is why they want the Bill to be completed after two days on the Floor of the House and out of Committee by 24 May. The right hon. and learned Gentleman is entitled to a hearing. I gave an instruction, and I expect better from a senior Whip.