Amendment of the Law

Debate between Lord Jackson of Peterborough and Anne Begg

Wednesday 23rd March 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mr Jackson]

I fully understand and respect the hon. Gentleman’s constituency interests. Were I in his position, I would make the same points. Clearly, when we are in a less than benign financial situation, clearing up the abysmal mess left by the Labour Government, we have to make difficult value judgments. To govern is to choose, and sometimes the choices made will not please everyone. I understand and respect the hon. Gentleman’s views, and I am sure the Chancellor and the Treasury Front-Bench team have heard his views.

[Dame Anne Begg]

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?