"I had thought that there was a parliamentary convention that we did not refer to the royal family, but I imagine it has been waived for this debate. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale and Darwen (Jake Berry) on obtaining the debate and notifying me about it. …..." David Tredinnick - View Speech
"I agree, and I like my hon. Friend’s metaphor about sailing out into a brave new world. We are certainly in a brave new world.
I was, like you, Mr Chope, in the House in 1997 during both the Major Government and the Labour Government, when they took over. I …..." David Tredinnick - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend; there could not possibly be a better time. We need statements of confidence at a time when our currency is fluctuating and there is a degree of uncertainty. It is about our nations coming up to the plate and saying, “Yes, we believe in ourselves.”
"I hear what my hon. Friend says. I do not think that in my midlands constituency there is support for a new royal yacht that is not paid for by some form of subscription. I do not think that people want it to be a charge on the taxpayer. The …..." David Tredinnick - View Speech