Leveson Inquiry
Debate between Ben Wallace and John Bercow(12 years, 3 months ago)
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Mr Ben Wallace (Wyre and Preston North) (Con)
Does my right hon. Friend share my curiosity as to why it was the deputy leader of the Labour party who chose to respond to his statement today, rather than the hon. Member for Bury South (Mr Lewis), the shadow Secretary of State? Could it—
Mr Speaker
Order. The hon. Gentleman is asking a question that is completely irrelevant to the terms of the statement. [Interruption.] It is simply not relevant. The hon. Gentleman should go and do his homework.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Ben Wallace and John Bercow(12 years, 9 months ago)
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Mr Speaker
Order. We need to move on; I am grateful to the Minister. [Interruption.] Order. The Minister’s answers are simply too long—we need to make progress.
Mr Ben Wallace (Wyre and Preston North) (Con)
I am grateful for the efforts that the Defence Secretary and his team have made to try to export Typhoon and secure jobs for my constituents in Lancashire at Samlesbury and Warton. However, should the British Government be successful in helping to win those orders abroad, what guarantees can we try to secure from BAE that this is good news for work in Lancashire, and not just good news for BAE shareholders?