David Milliband and I are now officially having a conversation. This time two days ago he had never heard of me and now I am urging him to be open about his views on all issues, not just ministerial matters, when he updates his blogs. I’m delighted that someone else has blogged him endorsing my views. I really have started a conversation here – and with a Minister too.

If anyone else has strong views about this, please send a comment to myself or the Minister himself. Simply click on his name in the opening paragraph and scroll the page down to 19th March where my entry will appear. I agree entirely with Geoff Jones that replies should be published too – otherwise it is a one-way conversation. His entry appears under mine.