Thank you, Presiding Officer. I’d like to move the amendments in the name of Paul Davies and, in doing so, raise my disappointment that UKIP have brought forward this motion today. There seems to be a failure to recognise the social and economic benefits that HS2 will bring to the people of mid and north Wales especially. The rejection of the scheme that will be the backbone, I think, to the UK rail network demonstrates the lack of ambition that you have in UKIP for the UK and, of course, Wales too.

Also, I am aware that some members of the UKIP group here do support the scheme, at least before they joined UKIP—. I note here a quote from Mark Reckless: ‘proud to vote for HS2’ and making the ‘positive case’ for the initiative, adding the estimates were ‘extremely conservative’. Of course, Mark Reckless also went on to produce a blog post actually detailing his support, but I appreciate that UKIP do not whip their group, so I look forward to Mark Reckless rejecting the motion and supporting our amendments later on.

Now, of course, we’re told that HS2 will be open in 2026. HS2 will serve the key towns and cities throughout England, also, of course, running up to Scotland as well. But by providing—[Interruption.] Yes, I will.