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Julian Lewis Excerpts
Tuesday 15th March 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lidington Portrait Mr Lidington
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We regard the treatment of the lettori as completely unacceptable, and through both our embassy in Rome and ministerial contacts we are pursuing the matter energetically with the Italian authorities.

Julian Lewis Portrait Dr Julian Lewis (New Forest East) (Con)
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If Britain decides to take part in an unanticipated military commitment to engage in a no-fly zone in Libya, will the extra cost be added to or will it be taken from the existing defence budget?

Lord Hague of Richmond Portrait Mr Hague
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My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and the Chancellor will no doubt make a judgment about that, if it arises.