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Business of the House

They are important matters, and any responsibility for the choice of tie rests with my wife rather than me—a very tasteful lady. On the substantive question, an important meeting is taking place as we speak with the French Prime Minister. My understanding is that, at 1 o'clock, there will be a joint press conference, where I have no doubt that the question that the hon. Gentleman has raised will be put and an answer given.