I always thought the Speaker's role was simply that of a chairman of the

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Ganp isn't running away though. I think he has rather seized the higher moral and intellectual ground here by responding in his usual measured style. I await b's response keenly

Yes, I thought that as well. The moral high ground is valuable property which should be ceded with reservation.

I have Ganpati ahead by a nose but have confidence in Burney's ability to close. Should be fun. :rubshands: