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Debate between Oliver Letwin and Baroness Keeley
Wednesday 21st March 2012

(12 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Oliver Letwin Portrait Mr Letwin
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First, if the hon. Gentleman recalls his time as the Parliamentary Private Secretary to the previous Prime Minister, he will be aware that he was serving a past master at giving foretastes of Budgets. Secondly, I am surprised that the hon. Gentleman feels he knows what is or is not a leak, as he has not seen the Budget yet, and nor has the House.

Baroness Keeley Portrait Barbara Keeley (Worsley and Eccles South) (Lab)
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2. What recent discussions he has had with permanent secretaries on Government outsourcing of policy advice.