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Seaborne Freight - Statement

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 3:23 pm on 8 January 2019.

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Photo of Lord Harris of Haringey Lord Harris of Haringey Labour 3:23, 8 January 2019

My Lords, can the Minister give us a clear statement that there are no financial connections between Seaborne Freight and close family members of any Minister?

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