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We will continue to gauge the view of the House on these matters.

We are pretty certain that it all originates in Iran—[Interruption.] Actually, I have just been informed by my Parliamentary Private Secreta

I will avoid getting into the constitutional position of how that authority runs.

There are always good reasons to introduce new capabilities.

I am not saying the hon. Gentleman does that, but I am keen that we do not see the two issues as inextricably linked.

Of course, the whole world is working on the overall context of the middle east. I know the hon.

I somewhat reject that characterisation.

I thank the hon. Member for his—as he has described it—tentative support.

My right hon. Friend is right that we are degrading—attrited, as they say in military terms—that capability.

I shall ensure that that answer is forthcoming.