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Business of the House
Thursday 24th March 2011

(13 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Urgent Questions are proposed each morning by backbench MPs, and up to two may be selected each day by the Speaker. Chosen Urgent Questions are announced 30 minutes before Parliament sits each day.

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Mark Hoban Portrait Mr Hoban
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I do not believe it is appropriate at this stage to engage in speculation about the Portuguese economy. There has been no request for a bail-out, and further comment would be unhelpful.

Peter Bone Portrait Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)
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On the Portuguese potential bail-out, will the Minister agree to make a statement to the House before we are committed to any bail-out? What provision has been made in the Budget for such a bail-out?

Mark Hoban Portrait Mr Hoban
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My hon. Friend wishes me to respond to a hypothetical question, but I do not intend to do so today.

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