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Equitable Life

I am not going to answer that question, but I will say that we have attended a number of debates on Equitable Life, but the whole thing does not, I am sure the hon. Gentleman will agree, seem to be going forward. The important point to make is that many people outside are utterly frustrated with us rehearsing the arguments over and again but never taking matters forward. I have some sympathy with the comments of the Liberal Democrats that some form of payment should be made as a demonstration of good will.