And here is one further general point before we start to consider particular examples.

There is however an important general point at issue here.

So, the first general point is, these things are an aid to you.

I would like to make one general point on politics.

I would also like to make a more general point.

Let me just make some general points about the approach on this deal first.

We should not forget that, when it comes to the general point at issue.

I should like to begin by dealing with the general point which you have raised again.

The whole process is also quite interesting from the general point of view.

There are a number of general points I would like to make.