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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 1:17 pm on 20 November 2003.

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Photo of Oliver Heald Oliver Heald Shadow Leader of the House of Commons 1:17, 20 November 2003

Would the Leader of the House comment on the views of that great conspirator, Mr. Field, who said that if there had been a free vote only 50 Labour Members would have supported the Government's proposals on foundation hospitals? Is not the truth that the Government Whips are forcing through a measure that nobody in the House wants?