Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Richard Thomson Excerpts
Wednesday 20th April 2022

(2 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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My hon. Friend is a fantastic champion for Watford. I know, because I have been to see him several times, that he has been campaigning to get this hospital in Watford ever since he was triumphantly elected, and he is going to be successful, because there will be a new hospital scheme in his local area as part of our plan to deliver 48 new hospitals in this country by 2030.

Richard Thomson Portrait Richard Thomson (Gordon) (SNP)
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Q11. The Prime Minister’s fundamental political problem at the moment is not about parties, or fixed penalty notices, or cake. It is about the lack of trust, integrity and credibility at the heart of Government, which he himself now personifies. When is the Prime Minister going to realise that people do not want to hear any more glib, half-hearted non-apologies, or hear him witter on about getting on with the job? They just want this Pinocchio Prime Minister to pack his bags and go.

Boris Johnson Portrait The Prime Minister
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When are the Scottish people going to hear—

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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. Prime Minister, we cannot both stand up at the same time. I am trying to be helpful. We have got to be more moderate in the type of language used. “Pinocchio” is not acceptable. I am sure the hon. Member wishes to withdraw it quickly.

Richard Thomson Portrait Richard Thomson
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Mr Speaker, I withdraw that, but he packs his bags and goes.

None Portrait Hon. Members
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That is not a withdrawal.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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You have withdrawn it?

Richard Thomson Portrait Richard Thomson
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I withdraw.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Withdrawn. Let’s get on. Prime Minister.