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I turn to subsection (3), which would require the publication of a summary of discussions between the Government and other G7 lenders on subsequent arrangements. As the House might expect me to say, the Government should not tie their hands by agreeing to provide a public report on the nature of private discussions between G7 lenders. That would threaten to undermine the UK’s credibility with our established partners and allies; I hope that is an obvious point. Privacy allows our international partners to speak candidly to us and vice versa, which is key to our diplomatic efforts. The House will understand that that is especially important for matters of global security, such as the debate before us. When discussions are made and milestones reached, the G7 issues statements and communiqués in the normal way. We do not want to undermine that process with mandatory additional reporting to Parliament.