Economic Growth Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

Economic Growth

Baroness Bray of Coln Excerpts
Wednesday 15th May 2013

(11 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Rutley Portrait David Rutley
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Absolutely. We are categorical about that. We have a very clear plan. We are the only party in the House that is presenting proposals for an in/out referendum, and things will stay that way. On the back of that, I am confident that we can secure an outright Conservative victory.

Baroness Bray of Coln Portrait Angie Bray (Ealing Central and Acton) (Con)
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Does my hon. Friend agree that it is essential for us to get the message across that only under a Conservative Government will the country have an EU referendum, and that the referendum will come after we have renegotiated our terms of membership with the EU? That is vital if we are to give people a proper choice and present them with the best options. The draft Bill that was published yesterday underlines that message very clearly.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I must gently remind the House that interventions should be brief. A large number of colleagues are still seeking to contribute to the debate, and I am keen to accommodate them, but brevity is essential if I am to do so.