Debates between Tim Farron and Baroness Burt of Solihull during the 2010-2015 Parliament

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Debate between Tim Farron and Baroness Burt of Solihull
Tuesday 8th February 2011

(13 years, 9 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Baroness Burt of Solihull Portrait Lorely Burt
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I am seeking to be helpful, and am not facing two ways at once.

Tim Farron Portrait Tim Farron
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My hon. Friend is generous to let me butt in. Perhaps I could help Opposition Members. They spent 13 years in power towing the line and voting for things such as cuts in CAB funding—as they did in South Lakeland—and they do not seem to understand that it is entirely possible to be within a Government and at times be a critical friend instead of constantly being told what to think.

Baroness Burt of Solihull Portrait Lorely Burt
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I am extremely grateful to my hon. Friend. [Interruption.]