Data Protection Bill [Lords]

Debate between Lord Watson of Wyre Forest and Peter Bone
Tuesday 15th May 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Watson of Wyre Forest Portrait Tom Watson
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The hon. Gentleman is a great man and I admire his courage and fortitude in reading that manifesto, which Conservative Front Benchers and I have always considered to be a dynamic document. That is why Conservative Front Benchers are no longer in favour of foxhunting and the dementia tax. I implore the hon. Gentleman to view it not as a rule book, but as guidance.

Peter Bone Portrait Mr Bone
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I will end soon because others want to speak. I just wanted to make the point that I voted against the manifesto on a three-line Whip last week, but my argument and that of others lost. Should I be bound by that? I am going to think about it and make my mind up.