Brendan Ryan (Labour)

Perhaps five minutes is too short. What we are seeing in each of these debates is that people have much to say about the European Union and the European project. Perhaps we should look again at it. I compliment the Minister of State and all our representatives for the work they are doing in Europe and also for their willingness to participate in a wider debate.

I cannot resist concluding by saying that the amendment to the regulations about Europe in these Houses was initiated by the Labour Party. The Forum on Europe was also initiated by the Labour Party and the debate we are now having was suggested by me.