Debates between Lord Hain and Baroness Evans of Bowes Park during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Informal European Council

Debate between Lord Hain and Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
Monday 6th February 2017

(7 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
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Certainly, the fact that the Prime Minister and the Prime Minister of Spain had constructive discussions is very positive. As I said, it shows that there is good will on all sides to try to resolve this matter as quickly as possible.

Lord Hain Portrait Lord Hain (Lab)
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My Lords, is it not striking how often government Ministers say how very, terribly, extremely influential the Prime Minister is? I do not recall that ever being said about Tony Blair, Gordon Brown or, for that matter, Margaret Thatcher. They always were very influential.

Baroness Evans of Bowes Park Portrait Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
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I am telling you she is influential because you are asking me.