I must inform the House that I have written in the name of the House to the President of the European Parliament to thank him for the courtesy he showed to this House and in particular for his tribute by attending yesterday at St. Margaret's, Westminster, the service in memory of our former colleague, Sir Peter Kirk.

Perhaps I may respectfully thank you, Mr. Speaker, for what you have just said in regard to the visit of the President of the European Parliament and the memorial service yesterday to Sir Peter Kirk.