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Identity Documents Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

Identity Documents Bill

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Wednesday 15th September 2010

(14 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Keith Vaz Portrait Keith Vaz
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I cannot say for certain, but my hon. Friend is wiser and has been in this House for longer than me, so if he quotes Michael Howard from a few years ago, I accept what he says.

Jim Cunningham Portrait Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South) (Lab)
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I certainly agree with my hon. Friend the Member for Walsall North (Mr Winnick): Michael Howard had a proposal for something called the smart card. He tried to get it through this House, but he could not do so.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker (Mr Lindsay Hoyle)
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Order. Let me remind hon. Members that we are discussing new clause 2. These points are not relevant. I am sure that you will wish to return to the new clause, Mr Vaz.

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