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Monday 2nd November 2015

(9 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Philip Davies Portrait Philip Davies (Shipley) (Con)
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I commend the Secretary of State for all the efforts that he is making to restrict benefits for European citizens within the framework of the law, but does he agree that the only way in which the country will ever gain complete control over benefits policy for EU citizens is by leaving the European Union?

Dennis Skinner Portrait Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover) (Lab)
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That’s what he used to say.

Iain Duncan Smith Portrait Mr Duncan Smith
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The Prime Minister has given the country a referendum on that matter, which is a huge step forward for the hon. Member for Bolsover (Mr Skinner) and everyone else—they will all have a vote. My hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Philip Davies) will, at that moment, be able to make that powerful argument. I am sure, with his rhetoric, he may yet carry the day.

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