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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:30 pm on 26 May 1982.

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Photo of Mr Peter Shore Mr Peter Shore , Tower Hamlets Stepney and Poplar 9:30, 26 May 1982

A problem arises if one compares what the right hon. Gentleman says with what the Foreign Secretary said earlier. The Foreign Secretary reiterated what has been the main theme of concern in the House during the period of this Government, and rightly so. He requoted that famous quotation about the unacceptable situation in Britain's net contribution. Listening to the Minister of State, one gets the impression that in his view there is not an unacceptable situation but rather an entirely acceptable one. I hope that he will keep a strong vigorous line on this and that he will not constantly communicate the wrong message to Brussels.