Debates between Shailesh Vara and Christopher Chope during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Shailesh Vara and Christopher Chope
Tuesday 8th March 2016

(8 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Shailesh Vara Portrait Mr Vara
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As I said earlier, the Government’s position is very clear—that we will be better off in the European Union. As for any potential disagreements, let me gently say to Opposition Members that it is a bit rich for them to be engaging in this sort of conversation in view of the level of unity in their own party. I am prepared to bet a substantial amount with any Labour Member that tomorrow, in 24 hours’ time, when we have Prime Minister’s Questions, the cheer for my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister will be a lot louder than the cheer that the leader of the Labour party will receive.

Christopher Chope Portrait Mr Christopher Chope (Christchurch) (Con)
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May I invite my hon. Friend to think about how he would choose to spend part of the £350 million that we will save every week when we leave the European Union? Will he also confirm that there will be a big saving in translation services currently expended on foreign national offenders?

Shailesh Vara Portrait Mr Vara
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My hon. Friend makes his point as robustly as he always does. I simply say that the Government position is that we would be better off in the European Union; he might wish to reflect on the 3 million-odd jobs that we have secured that are linked to our being in the European Union.