i would like to join the prime minister in offering the condolences of the people of south licensure -- leicester. countriespanies -- need strong economies. strong countries need strong defenses. strong countries need strong leaders. go to nation prepares to the polls, as the nation prepares to go to the polls, apart from my right honorable friends, who else in this house can provide the leadership that is needed at this time? cheers] my honorable friend is right. there are three things the country needs, a strong economy, strong defense, and strong, stable leadership. willis what our plans deliver. that is what the conservative party will be offering at this election. we will be out there fighting for every vote. honorable -- we cait will weaken our defenses. >> thank you, thank you mr. speaker. condolencesh the the prime minister just sent to the families of those three people who so sadly and needlessly died. it is important we recognize that. i think the prime minister. mr. speaker, we welcome the general election. but this is a prime minister who promised there would not be one.