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Oral Answers to Questions

Dominic Raab Excerpts
Thursday 26th March 2015

(9 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Vince Cable Portrait Vince Cable
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I have a longer memory than the hon. Gentleman; I first became involved in debates on the European Union in the mid-1970s, when I was campaigning in favour and the Labour party was against it. I am glad that it has finally seen the light, but my party has been consistent throughout.

Dominic Raab Portrait Mr Dominic Raab (Esher and Walton) (Con)
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T4. Last week Len McCluskey set out plans for illegal strikes. The Conservatives condemned it and the Leader of the Opposition said nothing—Labour is bankrolled by Unite. I just wonder whether the Secretary of State and his party condemn the threat to the rule of law or sit on the fence.

Vince Cable Portrait Vince Cable
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Of course we condemn threats to the rule of law. I simply point out that the level of strikes in this country is the lowest it has been for a generation.