Sir, Mr Caplan is detained in a short hearing in the Administrative Court that started at 9.30. He's expected to be here shortly. I know Mr Grant's evidence is a subject which he wishes to address the Inquiry on, so perhaps we could defer dealing with Mr ...

I think that would be --

I am grateful.

I think that would be the appropriate way forward, that we could all consider this fast ball and the ramifications and the fairness of the procedure being indicated.

Sir, the last point your Lordship made is the key point here; this is a fast ball and I wonder whether the way forward is for us to consider what your Lordship and the inquiry have said this morning and then make further submissions on Monday, if so minded.

Our ...

Yes, sir, thank you. The only other submission I make is just to simply say that we agree with the concerns expressed by Mr Davies and Mr Dingemans in relation to timetabling, but we're conscious that the submissions have been made and that you have our concerns in mind.

Sir, on behalf of Associated Newspapers, only to say that whether we make an opening statement or whether it's in writing or orally is a matter under consideration, but we're happy with the time limit that has been suggested -- indicated by the inquiry.

Yes, sir. I hope it was apparent from my submissions that we recognise that it may be a premature exercise, at this stage before you have had an opportunity to review the evidence. I am not going to press it today. I simply flag that it would be a document ...

Sir, may I first apologise for the late filing of our written representations yesterday morning and any inconvenience caused thereby?

I am grateful for the guidance that Mr Jay has set out in his note for the clarifications that the Inquiry has given this morning. In the light of what ...