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I think we all find it difficult to believe that the deputy National Security Adviser was left entirely to his own devices.

That is the million-dollar question.

I will give way one more time, and then I will make some progress.

My right hon. Friend is absolutely correct, and the Director of Public Prosecutions has been very clear and consistent on that point.

I think there are basically two possible answers to my hon. Friend’s question.

The hon. Gentleman will have a perfectly good opportunity to question the people responsible in a few moments’ time.

My right hon. Friend is right: the National Security Adviser showed a great reluctance to attend.

My right hon. Friend makes a very pertinent point and is personally very experienced in such things.

I beg to move, That this House calls on the Government to release the minutes of the meeting chaired by the National Security Adviser on 1

Ministers do get involved; it is their job to be involved. Ministers represent the Government. Ministers represent all of us.