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Debate between Lord Jackson of Peterborough and Baroness Primarolo

Tuesday 10th June 2014 Commons Chamber

[Mr Stewart Jackson]

Does the hon. Gentleman agree—he probably does not—or concede that he sounds terribly out of touch, given that 77% of the public say that immigration is a huge problem? His arguments would carry more conviction if he were prepared even to look at the free movement directive. I have some sympathy with him on non-EU migration, particularly in the higher education sector, but he cannot have it both ways. People want immigration to be reduced, so he must look at—

[Madam Deputy Speaker]

Order. We have got the point. I am going to keep on saying this: interventions are not speeches. The hon. Member for Cambridge (Dr Huppert) is waiting patiently to make his speech.

The Economy

Debate between Lord Jackson of Peterborough and Baroness Primarolo

Tuesday 11th December 2012 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Dawn Primarolo)]

Order. I am sorry to interrupt the hon. Gentleman. We will not have shouting across the Chamber and we will not have wagging of fingers, even from a Whip. Have you finished, Mr Jackson?

[Mr Jackson]

I am sure that my right hon. Friend will agree with my analysis of PFI.

Post-16 Education Funding

Debate between Lord Jackson of Peterborough and Baroness Primarolo

Monday 28th March 2011 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Dawn Primarolo)]

Order. May we have a question that falls within the responsibility of the Secretary of State and this statement?

[Mr Stewart Jackson]

More people went to Oxford university in those 13 years from one noted public school than from the entire care system. Is that not a legacy of shame?