contempt proceedings against the former northern ireland secretary, my right honorable friend from neath. should not respect for the independence of the judiciary balanced with the rights of individuals to fair comment on that judiciary? >> i do have a great deal of sympathy with what the right honorable gentleman says. the privilege quite rightly allows members to express their views in parliament. in terms of what is said outside of parliament, let me just say this. there are times when judges make critical remarks about politicians and times when politicians make critical remarks about judges. to me, this is part of life. we should try to keep these things out of court. >> but the prime minister, i welcome the efforts in burma towards democracy and the suspension of sanctions. with a decision on his proposals due next week, will he assure the measures to monitor human rights in burma are included in the discussions? >> i think my right honorable friend is entirely right. while it is clear that the burmese regime is making some steps towards greater freedom and democracy, we should be