Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Lord Watts Excerpts
Thursday 7th November 2013

(10 years, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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Let me take this opportunity to congratulate my right hon. Friend personally on his 40 years in the House.

I have indeed seen those reports, and, as my right hon. Friend will know, my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary has made clear our intention to enable the House to consider what the Government have proposed in relation to the opt-out and the measures in respect of which we think that it may be appropriate to opt back in, and to express its view.

Lord Watts Portrait Mr Dave Watts (St Helens North) (Lab)
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The allegation in The Times that the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has been smearing a civil servant is a serious one. May we have a statement tomorrow—or a resignation?

Lord Lansley Portrait Mr Lansley
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I have just told the House that the allegations are not true.