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Debate between Dennis Skinner and Nigel Mills
Thursday 6th December 2012

(11 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dennis Skinner Portrait Mr Dennis Skinner (Bolsover) (Lab)
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BBC television this morning went to a clothing factory in Derbyshire.

Nigel Mills Portrait Nigel Mills
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In Alfreton.

Dennis Skinner Portrait Mr Skinner
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Yes, in Alfreton. The BBC interviewed people—strivers—who work for a living at the factory about the effect of the Budget. Surprisingly, all three of those interviewed understood that the cut would affect them and not just people out of work. What answer has the Minister got for those people about how the Budget was presented? The Government tried to pull the wool over their eyes, but they were smart enough to spot that they would be the casualties.

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