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Iraq Inquiry

Let me make some progress, then I will give way. I ask those of my hon. Friends who might be considering voting against the Government to look at the Opposition's motion and our amendment. There is very little difference between the two. The only substantive difference—we are both now talking in terms of openness—is that the Opposition call for a wider and more diverse membership for the inquiry. There are arguments for and against that. I ask my hon. Friends whether that difference is worth defeating the Government this evening. I do not believe that it is. On the question of the oath, I understand the House's concern. That is why the Prime Minister asked Chilcot to look at the matter. In his letter of 21 June, Chilcot said:""I will indeed, as you suggest, examine how best, given the non-judicial nature of the inquiry, a formal undertaking can be given by witnesses that their contributions will be complete, truthful and accurate"." It is clear that the Prime Minister understands the concern and that Chilcot gets it and is seeking a way to deliver. I think that we should support him on that.