EU Budget Surcharge Debate

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Department: HM Treasury

EU Budget Surcharge

Lord Ashton of Hyde Excerpts
Monday 10th November 2014

(10 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Stoddart of Swindon Portrait Lord Stoddart of Swindon (Ind Lab)
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My Lords, is the Minister aware—it was these Benches’ turn.

Lord Ashton of Hyde Portrait Lord Ashton of Hyde (Con)
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Actually, my Lords, we have had one question from each.

Lord Cormack Portrait Lord Cormack
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My Lords, I was saying to my noble friend: is this not the most skilful manoeuvre we have seen since Disraeli caught the Whigs bathing and ran away with their clothes?