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Public Accounts

I have nothing to add to that point. Farmers, as we are well aware, are rapacious and will take anything that is not nailed down, so it is absolutely correct that to some extent, it is the fault of Government if they ever allow them to get away with the money. However, I cannot help but think that we ought to be blaming those who try to commit the theft, rather than those who have perhaps inadequately prevented them from doing it. I have, as ever, enjoyed my time on the Public Accounts Committee. If only I did not have constituents, I could spend much more time looking after its affairs, and I look forward to continuing under the chairmanship of my esteemed colleague.