Peter Heaton-Jones
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(5 years, 9 months ago)
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Mr Lidington
My hon. Friend’s question illustrates why it is important that we have the general debate and seek to obtain as wide a consensus as possible.
Peter Heaton-Jones (North Devon) (Con)
This is a serious matter, but does my right hon. Friend agree that an error was made and has been admitted, an apology has been issued and accepted, and we should now move on? I have full faith in the integrity of our Chief Whip, but I have less faith in the true motives of the Liberal Democrats in bringing this forward, because it seems to be an attempt to cover up their own woeful record in this department.
Mr Lidington
My hon. Friend’s description of what happened last week and the course of action he now recommends are spot-on.