We can’t change the rules. The rules are set by ONS. They are independent of Government, and they set rules in conjunction with Eurostat. We have to be aware of what that risk might entail.

He calls it a bean-counters convention. The risk is far greater than that. If we end up with £373 million on our books, that means it’s capital money we cannot spend. Surely he will understand—he’s been in Government, so surely he understands this—he will know that that is a risk that any Government must take seriously. He asks the question as to why this wasn’t identified before. This was part of the conditions. The conditions stipulated 50:50. The conditions haven’t been met. That’s why it’s a problem.