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Lord Harris of Haringey

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Violence Against Women

European Commission: President

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NHS: Clinical Commissioning Groups
Monday 9th June 2014

(10 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Warsi Portrait Baroness Warsi
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I do not think that there was a question in there but the noble Lord made a point and I disagree with it.

Lord Harris of Haringey Portrait Lord Harris of Haringey (Lab)
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I do not think that the noble Baroness answered the Question put by the noble Lord, Lord Dykes, right at the beginning. We know whom the Prime Minister and Government do not wish to see as President of the European Commission. Whom do they wish to see, or what are the elements of that candidate?

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I am not sure that the noble Lord would ever expect me to have that discussion at this Dispatch Box while discussions are ongoing at the European Union level. The noble Lord is aware of the process and it is important that that process is followed.

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