Sarah, Claudia, Hugo and I wish you all best wishes for a Happy Christmas and New Year. For those who are dreaming of a white Christmas, your wish may come true this year, but at this time of peace and goodwill we should also think of those people who will be away from their loved ones over the holiday period. In particular people serving in our armed forces and working for our emergency services and in these treacherous conditions those who are supporting our road and rail services and trying to keep people safe. I would also like to thank all of the staff of the Royal Mail who have worked so hard to get out the Christmas post in this difficult weather.