The issue we are seeking to address is that of the democratic deficit. Before we go any further we must identify the reasons for the democratic deficit, not all of which have to do with this Bill or this House. The reality is that many people do not engage with European issues because they are not interested in them. The reality is that there is also a deficit in this country in terms of political debate. Those of us who like to debate matters of policy know that it can be quite difficult to get any public attention or attention from the media on these issues. This has nothing to do with whether the issue has to do with European Union matters. There is a general malaise about politics in this country which we have debated previously and which is very dispiriting.