Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill

I came here hoping that during his address the Minister would give some hope, and I believe that he has for those outside the House. Although he is wedded to that form of words, he also says he is continuing to search for a better, more acceptable form of words if that can be found. That indicates to those outside the House that there is some mileage still to go if this form of words is so heinous to their view. I simply say to the Minister that it is much better to have the POA as a partner than as an adversary. If after this debate and in the near future we can look forward to a period of peace, which can come only when both sides agree not just to action but to words, that is the best way forward.