Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Andrew Rosindell Excerpts
Thursday 20th December 2012

(11 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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And a happy Christmas to the hon. Gentleman, too.

Andrew Rosindell Portrait Andrew Rosindell (Romford) (Con)
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I know that my right hon. Friend will agree that we should commend Her Majesty’s Government for everything that has been done this year to make the diamond jubilee anniversary such a magnificent celebration for our whole nation. Will he arrange for the Government to make an early statement in 2013 about preparations for a possible blue sapphire jubilee to celebrate Her Majesty the Queen’s 65th anniversary in 2017?

Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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At this precise moment, I will simply join my hon. Friend and the whole House in remarking on what a wonderful diamond jubilee year it has been and on how the example of Her Majesty over 60 years as our sovereign has taken the monarchy to the highest levels of respect, admiration and, indeed, affection that this country has ever seen.