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Debate between Mel Stride and David Heath
Thursday 7th March 2013

(11 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Heath Portrait Mr Heath
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I spent 13 years on the Opposition Benches trying to press the case for rural areas. The then Labour Government did not listen to what was said in rural areas then, and I note that the hon. Gentleman is not listening now to the realities of what is happening in those areas and the realities of what is happening in the agricultural industry. If he did, he would take a very different position.

Mel Stride Portrait Mel Stride (Central Devon) (Con)
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2. What assessment he has made of the effects of partnership funding on the provision of flood defences.