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The previous Government were clear on a number of occasions that China was a threat, but if the hon.

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

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

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

That is the million-dollar question.

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

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

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

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