If you were to describe me as teetotal, on behalf of my constituency I'd have to sue; that would lose me every vote in the Highlands.

I should do something about the cigarettes; I quite accept that it's bad for your health, but you know a moderate tipple is positively beneficial and, at certain times, absolutely essential.

I have never once been persuaded as to the causal link between the Iraqi regime, al-Qaeda and September 11. I do believe the impact of war under these circumstances is bound to weaken the international coalition against terrorism itself.

Yes, you need substance in politics - but I think your style also says something about how you arrive at some of your conclusions.

I think that former leaders are best seen occasionally and not too often heard - particularly on the subject of their successors!

For any new leader of any party at any given time it takes time if you are not in government to establish yourself.

I do think there is a great deal of caricature around the House of Commons. It is just that kind of place.