As a former soldier, may I paint a picture in which British hostages are taken and a rescue mission is needed?

Cities are important, but so too are seaside towns such as Weymouth.

Leadership takes great courage. My right hon. Friend has shown it in spades and I commend her, as do most in the House today.

Does my right hon.

I congratulate my right hon. Friend on his upbeat performance, and on standing up for the economy and our country.

I, too, commend my right hon. Friend for the statesmanlike way in which she is handling this appalling case.

It is a genuine pleasure to speak under your chairmanship after your absence, Mr Deputy Speaker.

Forgive me, I did not quite hear the first part of the hon. Gentleman’s question, but I think that I got the general gist.

My hon.

I must declare an interest, Mr Speaker: my grandfather and father both served in the Royal Navy, and both would be turning in their grave