00:00Well I think there's a process to follow essentially and it's one that needs to be respectful to all sides.
00:05We all recognize the absolute abhorrence and barbarism of the transatlantic slave trade. Clearly we do. And I think that
00:14the fact that the Prime Minister is willing to engage for the first time in a discussion around a possible
00:19apology, I think that's a positive thing for him to have that discussion.
00:22And clearly there's the context of the comments that the King's made as well. Actually he's providing some real leadership
00:28not only for the UK but also for the Commonwealth around this too. So I think it's good that we
00:32let those conversations run. But the Prime Minister's also been extremely clear. You mentioned reparations. It's also been extremely clear
00:40that there is no place for financial reparations. That's not something that he will consider quite rightly too as well.
00:46The people of this country don't bear responsibility for that.
00:49And so there are two separate things. But I think it's right, you know, you can have a respectful discussion
00:55that involves both sides and being open minded about it seems to me a very sensible case.
