Fiona Bruce: My hon. Friend used the phrase “the horse has bolted” in reference to the time the petition is initiated.

Fiona Bruce: My hon. Friend used the phrase “the horse has bolted” in reference to the time the petition is initiated.

Fiona Bruce: My hon. Friend used the phrase “the horse has bolted” in reference to the time the petition is initiated.

Fiona Bruce: So now we are substituting the requirement to prove a fact with someone merely being able to state their opinion and that be

Fiona Bruce: In my view, it is important to ensure that service is recorded.

Fiona Bruce: I do not know whether the hon.

Fiona Bruce: In my view, it is important to ensure that service is recorded.

Fiona Bruce: I do not know whether the hon.

Fiona Bruce: That is exactly its point—very much so. That goes to the heart of the key purpose of new clause 1.

Fiona Bruce: I do not know whether the hon.