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Sheryll Murray

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Business of the House
Thursday 4th July 2013

(11 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Benyon Portrait Richard Benyon
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I have huge sympathy for the people of Smethwick, but this matter is nothing to do with floods or flood insurance. I assure the right hon. Gentleman that we are taking the question of Chinese lanterns very seriously indeed.

Sheryll Murray Portrait Sheryll Murray (South East Cornwall) (Con)
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People in my constituency who have been flooded will welcome the news about flood insurance and the extension of the £50 off their water bills. Does he agree that that shows a commitment to the people of the south-west that was never shown by the previous Government?

Lord Benyon Portrait Richard Benyon
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I agree entirely. I am grateful to my hon. Friend for pointing out that we have addressed an intrinsic, long-term unfairness for people in the south-west. We have proved that we are doing that not just for today, but for the long term.

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