David Norris (Independent)

However, the interruptions certainly were most helpful. In fact I would scarcely describe them as interruptions. They were well intentioned additions to my comments from my friends on the Government side of the House, with whom I disagreed only yesterday regarding the Defamation Bill. I am glad that in the spirit of reconciliation and Christmas, all Members are again at one in attempting to protect elderly people among whom, if they are lucky, they will be numbered eventually. As the American gentleman noted, the alternative is considerably less comfortable.