In Parliament

I thank all Members for a most interesting debate.

My right hon. Friend raises an interesting point.

On the complexity point, having set my three objectives, of course I acknowledge that there will be times of tension between fairness and si

I hope I have understood my hon. Friend correctly.

My right hon. Friend raises an interesting point.

I hope I have understood my hon. Friend correctly.

On the complexity point, having set my three objectives, of course I acknowledge that there will be times of tension between fairness and si

I will give way once more, and then I will make some progress.

First, this is an international agreement and nobody has forced the US, or anyone else, to sign up.

I repeat that the date for implementation is 31 December.