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Opposition Day: Tube Investment (8 Dec 1999): Mr Patrick Hall: ...for Carshalton and Wallington (Mr. Brake), of vomit into the discussion. However, the most notable revelation came from my hon. Friend the Member for Thurrock (Mr. Mackinlay) who, even before the Freedom of Information Bill is enacted, confessed that he spends his time at home reading Horse and Hound. I suppose that that magazine is connected with transport in some way.
Adjournment (Summer) (30 Jul 1997): Mr Patrick Hall: ...expectations and greater public interest in politics and our national life, it is now all the more important that we open up our democracy so that all voices can be heard. That means action on freedom of information, and parliamentary, electoral and constitutional reform. Since the general election, this country has begun a great journey and we cannot turn back. I have no doubt that it...

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