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Debate between Tristram Hunt and James Paice
Thursday 5th July 2012

(11 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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I have explained several times why not. We believe that such a ban would be wide open to judicial challenge, which we might well lose, hence we are using ethical grounds. That will be done as soon as parliamentary time allows.

Tristram Hunt Portrait Tristram Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent Central) (Lab)
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T1. If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

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Debate between Tristram Hunt and James Paice
Thursday 24th June 2010

(13 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that very important question. There is a huge amount of concern that some EU countries are less vigorous in enforcing regulations, and it is one of the issues that the taskforce will want to look into. I would just add the caution that when one looks closely at a matter on the ground, it is not always as clear-cut as it appears. If he has a particular case in mind, I will be happy to look into it.

Tristram Hunt Portrait Tristram Hunt (Stoke-on-Trent Central) (Lab)
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25. What plans she has for the future of British Waterways.

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