Debates between Lord Pickles and Baroness Laing of Elderslie during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Wed 26th Feb 2014

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Debate between Lord Pickles and Baroness Laing of Elderslie
Wednesday 26th February 2014

(10 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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None Portrait Hon. Members
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Will the Secretary of State give way?

Baroness Laing of Elderslie Portrait Madam Deputy Speaker (Mrs Eleanor Laing)
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Order. Members must allow the Secretary of State to conclude his speech.

Lord Pickles Portrait Mr Pickles
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I am most grateful for your protection, Madam Deputy Speaker. As I was saying, this Government will take whatever action is necessary to defend our nation from the forces of nature, and will prepare for the threats that it faces in years to come.