I will speak briefly. I did not intend to speak—I know everyone says that—but the hon.

I do not want to go too far into that or you will pull me up, Mr Owen, but I brought forward an ill-fated attempt both to radically reduc

On that point, of course whenever we draw a cut-off line and start a process, we cannot possibly be completely up to date.

It is not scientific. I think I set it out when I took through the original legislation.

What opportunities does the UK Shared Prosperity Fund provide for making sure that the money is spent on our priorities in all four const

What opportunities does the UK Shared Prosperity Fund provide for making sure that the money is spent on our priorities in all four const

My hon. Friend makes an important point. [Interruption.] If Opposition Members will be quiet, I can ask my short intervention.

My hon. Friend makes an important point. [Interruption.] If Opposition Members will be quiet, I can ask my short intervention.

We do not have very much time to speak.

I want to start my remarks by noting the presence of my right hon.