many years ago, the prime ministerwas campaigning in newbury to help get me elected. news whether there was any chance of him becoming prime ministerand he said he was any chance of him becoming prime minister and he said he thought there was more chance of being decapitated by a frisbee. can i say that i take great delight and continue to take great delight that he has defied those odds? if he can commit to me here today to continue this country's bold ambition on ocean conservation, where we are a world leader. i thank my right honourable friend for all the service he has given this government and this country. i remember vividly campaigning with him, on one occasion, we were interrupted by a dog show! i seem to remember. he has also done particularly important work in conserving oceans. and he has helped to ensure that this country has global leadership in establishing marine conservation areas around the planet. this country, as you know, protects one of the vast expanses of the oceans of the vast expanses of the oceans of any country. it is thanks to the work of