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Debate between Bill Esterson and Mark Francois
Monday 4th November 2013

(11 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Francois Portrait Mr Francois
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The Foreign Secretary recently mooted some proposals and we discuss the matter frequently, both with other Government Departments and with international allies. This matter is in the interest of all our security and we take it very seriously.

Bill Esterson Portrait Bill Esterson (Sefton Central) (Lab)
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Small businesses in my constituency tell me that late payment threatens their survival and the jobs of their staff. Ministers can quote all the figures they like, but they have to accept that late payment by the MOD is a real problem for some small businesses.

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