There is still a need to address the democratic deficit and to continue the forum on Europe. I hope the personnel involved could be persuaded, with others, to continue in a formal manner – perhaps not as intensively as in the run up to the referendum but at least it could be seen to be active several times a year. As a former member of the European affairs committee, I hope this House will have an identifiable and increasing role in our contact with Europe and that the democratic deficit the Minister of State has identified can be reduced, if not eliminated, through our efforts.