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Work Programme

That is not strictly a point of order, but the hon. Member for Vale of Clwyd has made his point eloquently, and I am sure that the Minister has heard it and will take it into account. I want to address Mr Hywel Williams’s request to be allowed to ask a question. He was not here for the statement, so, strictly, under the rules of ““Erskine May”” the answer is no, but we had a discussion earlier, and as he is leading for Plaid Cymru today and did not make a statement, I am minded to balance the argument a little by allowing him to ask his question. I am sure that the Minister will be able to respond. We will do that before I take Mr Lucas’s point of order, should it be one.