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Terrorism and Community Relations

: I noted what the hon. Gentleman said. Perhaps that will happen, in time, on both sides. We already have Muslim MPs on my side, although obviously there will be many more. When I first came to the House—39 years ago, for a different constituency—there were just two Jewish Members of Parliament. That was simply because it was difficult for anyone who was not white—and, probably, a Protestant, although there were a few Catholics—to be selected for a winnable seat, and therefore to sit on the Tory Benches. Now, of course, the situation is totally different. That shows that the Tory party can make progress, but very slowly.