Mr Frank Maguire: They vote when they are dead.
Mr Frank Maguire: Has the hon. Member visited Northern Ireland?
Mr Frank Maguire: rose—
Mr Frank Maguire: Will the hon. Member give way?
Mr Frank Maguire: I understand that the hon. Member has actually spent a day in Northern Ireland. Is that right? Does that entitle the hon. Member to speak authoritatively on the subject? Could I go to the hon. Member's constituency and spend about four hours there and then speak for his constituents?
Mr Frank Maguire: rose—
Mr Frank Maguire: Is the hon. Gentleman jealous?
Mr Frank Maguire: Would the hon. Gentleman repeat that statement? I did not hear it properly.
Mr Frank Maguire: The hon. Gentleman has made some statements which I think that he cannot back up. My commitment to the Bill is well established in Parliament. If the hon. Gentleman is prepared to make the same statements outside this Chamber, I shall deal with him.
Mr Frank Maguire: Is the hon. Gentleman withdrawing his original statement? It is nice to see that you appreciate the error of your ways.
Mr Frank Maguire: May I ask the hon. Gentleman to cut out the red herrings, please?
Mr Frank Maguire: I am here.
Mr Frank Maguire: Will my right hon. Friend consider, in view of the importance of Thursday's debate, extending the time for at least an hour and a half?