North-West Economy
Debate between Christopher Chope and Rosie CooperWestminster Hall is an alternative Chamber for MPs to hold debates, named after the adjoining Westminster Hall.
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Rosie Cooper (West Lancashire) (Lab)
I wonder whether the 1980s and early 1990s passed the hon. Gentleman by? I was not the MP for West Lancashire at that time but, in places such as Skelmersdale, the real unemployment rate was 50%. We are in a difficult worldwide recession and we have lots to do. That goes for all parties. You have your position and we have ours. I believe you are putting families and the needy—
Mr Christopher Chope (in the Chair)
Order. That was far too long an intervention. I am not involved in the debate and I am not going to become involved.