I thank my very good friend who represents Southend—the city—for allowing me to intervene.

Forgive me, Madam Deputy Speaker; I did not mean to give my hon. Friend another opportunity to lobby for Southend West.

I thank my very good friend who represents Southend—the city—for allowing me to intervene.

Forgive me, Madam Deputy Speaker; I did not mean to give my hon. Friend another opportunity to lobby for Southend West.

My very good and hon. Friend is making good points.

My very good and hon. Friend is making good points.

When I was born in 1949, the life expectancy of someone with Down’s syndrome was 12 years.

When I was born in 1949, the life expectancy of someone with Down’s syndrome was 12 years.

I thank my friend, the hon. Lady, for giving way.

I thank my friend, the hon. Lady, for giving way.