hinted in his co nfe re nce something the tessler hinted in his conference speech a few weeks ago. to be ready to act on that as soon as the budget on monday. i think they're looking for international action there. that will be quite a big step if it was done just in this country. that is what he said in this party co nfe re nce that is what he said in this party conference speech. he was ready to act unilaterally if other countries did not, if there was a failure to achieve international action. that is clearly a preference. if only there were somewhere we could discuss this other countries! some big opportunity, no hang on a second, i can't think what it could be! just a word on looking ahead to the budget more broadly. barely, here is a story that has been put out there in order to make the budget look appetizing. when it is actually delivered. i do not suppose it will be the last time that happens between now and monday. what is the process? who nudges him at this stage in the process, a few days before the budget, to start this? we don't need to reveal our steps. we are not yo