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Lord West of Spithead

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Private Investigators
Thursday 26th March 2015

(9 years, 2 months ago)

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I can indeed. The next Government are expected to confirm a decision in spring 2016 as to the Palace of Westminster and conservation.

Lord West of Spithead Portrait Lord West of Spithead (Lab)
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My Lords, I am only a simple sailor, but I am slightly confused. Is the Minister really saying that she is unable to talk to the Minister who is the head of her department?

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With due respect to the noble Lord, I am answering this as a DCMS Minister, but I have not been briefed by Mr Pickles on this issue.

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