Royal Mail Debate

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Tuesday 1st April 2014

(10 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Vince Cable Portrait Vince Cable
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We are looking at the future of the Land Registry at the moment. It is a respected institution, but it is having to cope with the challenges of digitisation. There are arguments for and against having private partners. We are looking at what is the best outcome for the taxpayer and the consumer.

Steve McCabe Portrait Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) (Lab)
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Does the Secretary of State regard this sale as a personal political triumph?

Vince Cable Portrait Vince Cable
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Sorry, I did not hear the hon. Gentleman.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. The Secretary of State did not hear the hon. Gentleman. I did, but perhaps he can put his question again.

Steve McCabe Portrait Steve McCabe
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I will try to say it louder, Mr Speaker. I asked if the Secretary of State regarded the sale as a personal political triumph.

Vince Cable Portrait Vince Cable
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Yes, it was certainly a success.