[Mr. Roger Gale in the Chair]

Good afternoon, and a very good new year to those hon. Members whom I have not already seen. By way of a few housekeeping notes, I remind hon. Members that those who are brave enough may remove their jackets—but only while I occupy the Chair. It is up to other Chairmen to decide how they want to proceed in that regard.

We have endeavoured to do something about the heating, and so far we have failed, but I am reliably informed that an engineer is on his way, and even that may make hon. Members feel warmer.