On reading Mr Staniford’s comments in our pages, Mr Martin told IntraFish that he was “surprised that an expert invited by the [...] Committee to have his arguments heard, would depart from the scientific terrain and act as a political opponent.”

Blind fundamentalism “It is regrettable that some parliamentarians have been the focus of personal attacks,” he said. It was pointed out that Staniford was the only person present at the meeting to speak once outside: “It is neither fair-play nor correct”.

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