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Oral Answers to Questions

David Simpson Excerpts
Thursday 1st July 2010

(13 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Barker of Battle Portrait Gregory Barker
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As my hon. Friend knows, I have visited Marshall-Tufflex, which has some interesting and exciting products that could be a great help across the Government estate; indeed, I would be delighted to see the company while in office and in government.

David Simpson Portrait David Simpson (Upper Bann) (DUP)
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What discussions has the Minister had with his colleagues in relation to oil or gas supplies from the Falkland Islands?

Chris Huhne Portrait Chris Huhne
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The answer to that is that we have had discussions in Cabinet about the situation in the Falklands and the possibilities, in the longer run, of there being oil and gas, but they are not at the stage where decisions need to be taken. However, no doubt when the time comes an announcement will be made.