House of Lords (Members’ Taxation Status) Bill [HL]

I am most grateful to the noble Lord. That is exactly what I hoped someone would say. Noble Lords would not expect me not to have consulted widely or to have had considerable discussions in this House and with my accountants, who—not regrettably—are very strong Liberal Democrat supporters. Therefore, I provided the Public Bill Office with the advice that was given independently by a well known accountancy firm, whose members openly admit that they are very strong Liberal Democrat supporters. I think it is good that we have a party in this House with supporters.