He is preaching to a choir that was converted long ago: Who among the National's constituency wouldn't be on the side of societal betterment and compassion?
Others demanded reassurances from Cable that well-off pupils in their constituencies would not be turned down by top universities because of their backgrounds.
For example, if a group were handing out leaflets at an agriculture show in a particular constituency, but not trying to influence voters just in that constituency, they would not be covered by the constituency spending rules under his amendment.
The Conservative leader said he had not been aware of Mr Reckless's plans to quit but suggested the backbencher - who has triggered a by-election in his Rochester and Strood constituency - would not be much of a loss to the party because he "rarely voted with the government".
It is an unnecessary gesture towards a constituency that would not be satisfied even if he reduced their obligations to zero, and an indirect acknowledgement of the power of money.
Speaking to the BBC, Ms Long said it was "disappointing" that she would not be serving the constituency for the next five years, but that she was "blown away" by the support for the party.
Announcing her suspension, the Conservative Party cited concerns that she would not be doing parliamentary and constituency work while camping out in the Australian jungle.
He informed me he had banned party staff at the constituency office from speaking to me and that Eagle would not be speaking to me either.
The results were declared with seven constituencies still outstanding, but electoral officials said Mr Banda would not be able to catch up with Mr Sata's lead.
The Ulster Unionist Party said the proposals would not be "universally welcomed in a number of constituencies".
Elsewhere, the MP would not be drawn on whether he would stand again for his Westminster constituency seat of East Renfrewshire at May's election.
