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Debate between Alec Shelbrooke and Nick Thomas-Symonds
Wednesday 13th January 2016

(8 years, 4 months ago)

Westminster Hall
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Portrait Nick Thomas-Symonds
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I am interested in history, as the hon. Gentleman might know, but I do not recall the Conservative party in the 20th century supporting a national minimum wage. His personal view might well have been different, but I do not recall his party voting for a national minimum wage—rather, at the 1997 election I remember the Conservatives saying that it would cost jobs. They seem to have changed their position significantly since, which is to be welcomed.

Nick Thomas-Symonds Portrait Nick Thomas-Symonds
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If the Parliamentary Private Secretary wishes to intervene, he is welcome to do so.