European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Bill Debate

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Anna Soubry

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Business without Debate
3rd reading: House of Commons & Committee: 3rd sitting: House of Commons & Report stage: House of Commons
Wednesday 8th February 2017

(7 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Paul Blomfield Portrait Paul Blomfield
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The right hon. Gentleman misrepresents my observations, but then I know that the leave campaign strongly supported alternative facts. Moving on to his specific point—[Interruption.]

Anna Soubry Portrait Anna Soubry (Broxtowe) (Con)
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Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

Paul Blomfield Portrait Paul Blomfield
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As it is you.

Anna Soubry Portrait Anna Soubry
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I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving way. This point is rather important: will he confirm whether the Labour party no longer supports the principle of free movement—yes or no?

Paul Blomfield Portrait Paul Blomfield
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We have said time and again that we believe in the reasonable management of migration through the application of fair rules, and I will talk about that specific issue if hon. and right hon. Members will give me the opportunity.

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