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Ben Gummer

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Bail (Amendment)

Finance Bill

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Business without Debate
Tuesday 28th June 2011

(13 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Mr Hanson
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No, I think we did. I have been here quite a few years now, and I recall that in 1993 the Conservative Government increased VAT on fuel and had to reduce it because of measures supported by the Labour party in opposition. The hon. Gentleman may not remember that.

Ben Gummer Portrait Ben Gummer (Ipswich) (Con)
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Will the right hon. Gentleman give way?

Lord Hanson of Flint Portrait Mr Hanson
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In a moment. Let me try to return to some of the key points of the debate.

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