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Debate between Michelle Donelan and Valerie Vaz(1 year, 3 months ago)
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Michelle Donelan
We will be working hand in glove with the independent sector to ensure that we put in place specific safeguards, especially for the most innovative, small and new independent sector producers. We will give an update shortly on that, but we are listening to them at all stages.
Valerie Vaz (Walsall South) (Lab)
Happy new year, Mr Speaker. May I ask the Secretary of State: why did right hon. and hon. Members only hear about this U-turn on “Channel 4 News” and why has she not put the package before the House?