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I used to practise as a criminal barrister and prosecute for many of the agencies that would use these powers.

It seems appropriate that in a debate about working practices, I should be multi-tasking, speaking as I am from the Parliamentary Private Se

Indeed, as I mentioned, when I did my pupillage, which was just before that case was decided, pupillages did not have to be paid, so I spent

Certainly it did for the years following the introduction of payments for pupillages.

I am extremely grateful to my hon. Friend.

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that intervention.

I am extremely grateful to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I apologise for any discourtesy; none was intended.

Sometimes from our own Back Benchers.

I am extremely grateful to my hon. Friend for giving way, and for holding this debate.

Hear, hear!