Dr Julian Lewis rose –

Sir Robert Neill [Chairman of the Justice Select Committee]: I am being very generous with my time, and I know many want to speak, but I will give way.

Dr Lewis: I am very grateful to my hon. Friend. Does he appreciate that what he has just said about the Sue Gray report explains why some of us at least have asked time and again for it to be published in full, unredacted, immediately?

Sir Robert Neill: Yes, and I agree with my right hon. Friend in that respect. It was unfortunate – I say no more than that – that the way the police investigation has been handled has led to a delay that may not have been needed in terms of prejudicing any ongoing investigations. As a matter of fact, I believe the report should be published in full at the earliest possible opportunity.