Diphtheria Debate

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Council of Europe: Reykjavik Summit

Diphtheria

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Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
Tuesday 18th April 2023

(1 year ago)

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Clearly, I am always going to support good dialogue—that is common sense, and we should do that. The proof of the pudding is in the eating, and 88% is a very good result. That notwithstanding, clearly it makes sense that they should work closely with local officials as well.

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My Lords, 88% is very good, but why is it not 100%?

Lord Markham Portrait Lord Markham (Con)
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As I say, compared with 93% in the UK population—who have many bites of the cherry, for want of a better term, because there are many opportunities for them through schools and everything—88% is very good. Is it perfect? No, but it is very good and definitely better than anywhere else in Europe.

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