"A good deal of it," he agreed.

The deal agreed at Hillsborough in 2010 runs out next May.

So the pressure was on to get a deal agreed to in principle last night.

Whether in business or personal dealings," Henry said in a statement, "an important principle is honoring a deal agreed to between the two parties.

The deal agreed last April was said to be worth $30m (£19m) over three years.

"A good deal of sense," Sandre agreed.

The tripartite deal was similar in scope to one agreed in August 1988 [see p. 36709].

He also reminded the parliament that their votes would determine whether the deal agreed in Brussels last week, which could ensure the country's future, was implemented.

"He wasn't happy with the deal agreed upon and he wanted to sweeten it for himself."

No more deals agreed to behind closed doors.