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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:31 pm on 13 November 1996.

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Photo of Robin Cook Robin Cook , Livingston 3:31, 13 November 1996

Hang on. We were told that the Government secured the undertaking in Florence that, if they slaughtered the animals, the ban would be lifted. The hon. Gentleman is disagreeing with those on his Front Bench, not with me. We are asking the Government why, having sold that agreement to the House, they have ratted on it.