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That leads me on to my key point, and I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Hailsham for the trailer that he has already provided. I have my Private Member’s Bill being discussed on Friday that addresses these very points and responds to the criticisms that we have heard, such as that from my noble friend Lord Howard of Lympne. It addresses those problems and will establish the appointments commission on a statutory basis but not extend its powers extensively in the way that some of these amendments suggest—ultimately, it is a matter for the Prime Minister to make the nominations to the Crown. There may be some restraints and limits, but there is a case for complying and fulfilling—the very points that the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, has made. For those who wish to pursue the arguments or to understand the arguments against the points made by my noble friend Lord Howard and others, turn up on Friday.