With the leave of the House, I have the pleasure of concluding this cross-party debate on supporting our armed forces, which has been fra

Very quickly.

What is pertinent is that we are now moving towards the spending review, which will provide for the five-year cycle and show where our ar

The hon. Gentleman makes his point clearly. We want every local authority to recognise what its duties are to help our brave veterans.

I do recognise that. If I may, I will come on to that.

The hon. Gentleman is poised.

The hon. Lady makes a valid point.

My right hon. Friend makes such a valid point, and it is not just Bill, but Belinda and everybody else.

I was about to finish my sentence, but of course I will give way.

I am building up to that but, to respond directly, it is important to share an understanding of what we are doing.