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Debate between Chris Williamson and Fiona Mactaggart
Wednesday 13th March 2013

(11 years, 1 month ago)

Westminster Hall
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Fiona Mactaggart Portrait Fiona Mactaggart
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On that point about the unity of the House, it is worth while also mentioning that in the debate on the abolition of the death penalty in India, there was a similar unity in the main Chamber.

Chris Williamson Portrait Chris Williamson
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I concur with my hon. Friend. I was present for part of that debate. Regrettably, I had a commitment at the beginning and at the end of it, so I was not able to contribute, but none the less, I, too, was struck by the unity of purpose.